Adger Charles (A.C.) Sullivan, 82, of Cookeville, passed away May 23, 2023.
He was born May 23, 1941, in Spencer, and was the son of Adger Sullivan and Connie Lawson Sullivan Madewell.
A.C. drove a truck, was chief deputy of Van Buren County, and worked as a civil engineer for TDOT for 35 years. He won many charity poker games and donated all the proceeds to benefit children. He loved sports of all kinds. To all the children he coached or umpired over the years (you know who you are), he truly loved and enjoyed each of you and hoped he left you better than he found you. He was full of pride and stories over the years. You made him happy with all the hours that were put in together.
He would want to say thanks to Betty Sullivan, Janet Sullivan, special friend Dorthy Kirby, and special family and friends Carol and Bruce Stewart. Although times weren't always easy, he loved each of you for taking such good care of him along the way. He also attended North Sparta Church of God.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Kewin Madewell; siblings, Sara Grimaldi, Evelyn Summerlin, Gwen Youngblood, Ruth Dodson, Donnie Sullivan; and a great-grandson, J.D. Hyatt, all whom he loved very much.
Survivors include his sons, Mike Sullivan (Denise), LaVaughn Smith; daughter, Lisa Sullivan Scott; grandchildren, Damon Scott, Paige Scott Reed (Lucas), Allan Smith, Leslie Hyatt Goodwin (Brad); great-grandchildren, Andre Hyatt, Madison Mahan, Austin Rodgers (Mackenzie), Trystin Scott, Ellis Reed, Anniston Reed, Ezmay Reed, all whom he loved dearly.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m., June 10, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Tracy Curtis, Wayne Sullivan, and Eugene Cunningham will officiate. The family will welcome friends noon-2 p.m., June 10, at the funeral home. A private burial will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested if you have any photos, please bring them. Also, if you have any fond memories or stories of A.C., please write them down and bring them to the family at the funeral home.
Oak Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
