James

Sullivan

Mr. James Sullivan was born on February 16, 1948, to Beatrice Watkins and Leonard Allen, Jr., and reared by his stepfather, Willie Lee Watkins in Barnesville, Georgia. He received his formal education at Fairmont High School in Griffin, Georgia.

After high school, James enlisted in the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged and later retired from Army National Guard.

As a young man, James confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, and later joined Central Baptist Church, where he remained a member until his passing.

Mr. James Sullivan was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Patricia Green on November 4, 1972, in Barnesville, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 4 children.

James was employed by Snapper as Welder for 25 years. In his leisure time James enjoyed coaching at Park and Recreation, supporting the Griffin Bears, and most of all he loved spending time with his family.

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, our Heavenly Father called Mr. James Sullivan home where he will forever dwell in God's presence. He is now set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Sullivan; mother, Beatrice Sullivan; father, Willie Lee Watkins, and his brother, Harry Watkins.

Mr. James Sullivan leaves to cherish his memory his children, Crystal Sullivan, James Bernard Sullivan, Johnathan Lamar Sullivan, and Caren (Tamarco) Clemons; his siblings, Steve (Deborah) Sullivan, Glen Sullivan (Sherri), Plumpy Watkins, Robin Johnson, Sherri Sullivan, Sarah Johnson, Leonard (Gloria) Allen, Jr., Barbara Allen, Tessa Allen, Lisa Allen, and Libby Allen; sisters-in-law, Pat Blackmon, Shirley Green, and Charlotte Williams, and his brother-in-law, Gary Allen; 8 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Due to the weather interment will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Westwood Garden.  Pastor Frank Wright will Officiate and Bishop Jeremye Williams is the Eulogist.