Clifford "Bunchie"

Sullivan

Our Beloved Clifford Sullivan, affectionately referred to all as "Bunchie" was born on July 8, 1951, to the union of Mr. Charlie Sullivan and Mrs. Annie Mae Sullivan in Griffin, Georgia. He was the third born of their four children. His father and mother were hard workers and prepared him for life. They encouraged him with tenacity and responsibility, these traits would lay the foundation for the great man that Bunchie became to be.

Clifford obtained his primary education within the Spalding County School System. In 1969, Clifford graduated from Fairmount High School. While at Fairmount High, Clifford excelled academically and was involved in various activities. The late sixties presented a time for which most men were drafted to go into the military to fight in the Vietnam War. In 1969, Clifford was enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in January 1972. Upon his return from the Army, Clifford pushed forward and attended Griffin Technical College majoring in Auto Mechanics to enhance his skills in engineering and commercial driving.

Amid his studies and enlistment in the Army, Bunchie met and courted Miss Katoria Heggie. On October 24, 1969, the couple was married, and the bond of matrimony remained for 50 years. Of this union, a handsome son, Michael Sullivan and two beautiful daughters Katika Sullivan Hand and Katavia Monique Sullivan were born. Being the ambitious man that he was, Clifford started his career in Maintenance for Ford Motor Company. He was often recognized for his outstanding performance. Bunchie, being the loyal person that he was, gave Ford Motor Company over 35 years of service.

Clifford loved the Lord and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a very early age. Clifford was a member of Achaia Missionary Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia. Bunchie was a very active member of Achaia Missionary Baptist Church. Whenever there was an opportunity, Bunchie was always there to volunteer. He served as a former Chairman of the Deacon Board, a member of the Trustee Ministry, the Men of Prayer Ministry, and the Mid-Week Worship and Banking Committee. Bunchie was dependable and always willing to help with a smile. Bunchie was a fun, loving, and happy person! He loved people and always seemed to attract many friends. He was a man of many talents. He was always happy to help anyone that was in need. Clifford was a big traveler. He made sure that he took his family on various vacations and made each of the trips an educational, adventurous experience but most importantly memorable. Clifford's love for his family was imminent, nothing was more
pleasing to him than spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an awesome grandfather and supported them throughout their upbringing. Clifford went home to be with the Lord peacefully and quietly on May 24, 2023. A model to us all, he was a devoted husband, loving father, over-loving grandfather, sensational son, dedicated brother, wonderful uncle, caring cousin, miraculous mentor, and faithful friend. He was proceeded in death by his mother, Mrs. Annie Mae Sullivan; his father, Mr. Charlie Sullivan Sr.; his wife, Mrs. Katoria Sullivan; son, Michael Sullivan; and grandparents, Mamie Horton, Park Horton, and Marie Horton. He leaves to cherish his legacy his two daughters, Ms. Katika Sullivan Hand and Ms. Katavia Monique Sullivan; mother-in-law, Julia Heggie; brother, Otis Sullivan; grandsons, Michael Antwan Sullivan, Glenn Trey Wyatt III, Monquez D'Angelo Sullivan, Syllas Foster, and Elijah Jamari Hand; a granddaughter, Jatoria Makayla Reeves; a great-granddaughter, Malia Wendy Sullivan; a brother in-law, Charles Heggie (Rachelle); sisters in-law, Dr. Lynda Daniel (Ronnie), Vanessa McClure (Kenny), Syreeta Lewis Bailey (Timothy), and Tonia Lewis-Johnson (Douglas); aunts, Margaret Horton, Ethel Lee Jester, and Jeanette Daniel; uncle,
Isaac Horton (Sallie); special cousins, Herman Brownlee and Eddie Price; and a loving companion, Ms. Brenda Hines. His memory will
be forever held by a host of nieces, nephews, close cousins, relatives, classmates, colleagues, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Achaia Missionary Baptist Church located at 312 Laprade Road in Griffin. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Garden with Military Honors. Pastor Ronald K. Adams is the Pastor of Achaia and the Eulogist.