Celebrating the life of
James Sullivan
November 15, 1919 - August 14, 2007
Mr. James Michael “Buddy” Sullivan, Jr., died August 14, 2007 under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Buddy was born in Savannah, November 15, 1919. He was the son of Margaret Mulligan Sullivan and James Michael Sullivan. He graduated from Georgia Military College and attended George Washington University, and Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. He was president of the Inter-Panhellenic Council representing Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at George Washington University. Buddy served in the US Navy during World War II as a Senior Aviator on the Cruiser Atlanta.
He married Anne Martina Roberts on September 7, 1946. Buddy was an owner and partner for many years with Lattimore, Sullivan and Compton, a real estate development company. He was retired from Ductile Iron Company. He was a former president of the Savannah Home Builders and the Chatham County Mental Health Society. He was one of the pioneers of the historic restoration efforts in downtown Savannah. He was a fifty year member of the Hibernian Society and held additional memberships in The Oglethorpe Club, The Savannah Yacht Club, The Atlanta Ski Club and The Gentlemen’s Poker Club.
He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty one years, Anne Roberts Sullivan, son, Martin Roberts Sullivan and his wife, Martha Laird, daughters, Bernadette Watkins and her husband Henry of Naples, Florida; Devon Gaudry, and son James Michael Sullivan, III, and his wife Monica Clark. His grandchildren are Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan, Martin Roberts Sullivan, Jr., Catharine Devonshire Watkins, Anne Roberts Watkins, Lauren Gaudry Gandy, Lawrence Edward Gaudry, Jr., Allison Devonshire Gaudry, Helen Kerstin Sullivan, and James Michael Sullivan, IV. Great grandchildren are Emily Creedon Gandy and Grace Anne Gandy.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m..
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Honorary pallbearers will be The Hibernian Society, Dr. William Osborne, Harry Lattimore, Lorton Livingston, Tayloe Compton, Henry Skipper, John Simpson and Dr. Julian K. Quattlebaum, Jr.
Entombment will be in the family mausoleum in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our guestbook on line at www.foxandweeks.com
Buddy was a character in my life as I am sure he was to whomever he made contact. My life would have been very different growing up without Buddy and the Sullivans. Tybee would have been a different place as would have been 52nd Street. I can never pass 52nd and Abercorn without looking at the Sullivan House and remembering the many wonderful times I spent there and the light that always came from Buddy not to mention my first experience with a wall socket and Buddy's care thereafter. My family wishes Buddy Godspeed and to his family the wonderful remembrances of times we spent together. Troup Nightingale
- The Nightingales, Brunswick, GA
So sorry we couldn't be with you on the 16th. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Much love, Bryan and Fran.
- E. Bryan & Fran Connerat, Savannah, GA
Hi Everyone: I emailed last night and when Carter entered the site, my message was not posted; so I'll try again. Sorry I'm not there. When Taylor called, I was in another little mountain town and couldn't get home until the following day. I send my love, all of you are in my prayers and felt better when Devon said Buddy was ready to pass. He led a FULL life--to the hilt and told me once...I've outlived them all. Will be in touch after funeral today. With love---Peggy
- Peggy Hoynes, Dahlonega, GA
With love to all the family with sincere sympathy.
- Jeanne F. Driscoll, Savannah, GA
You will always be in my heart PaPa
- Lawrence E. Gaudry Jr., Savannah, GA
Buddy was an original, one of a kind, an amazing man. I was a huge fan of his for as long as I knew him. He was always fun to talk to. He had always done or was planning a trip or something fun. I loved his hats his convertibles and his stories. I loved Buddy. He will be sorely missed. Kathryn and I send our best wishes and condolences to his family, his wife Anne, our very good friends Martin and Michael and to the entire Sullivan clan. Godspeed Buddy, you lived a great and full life; no one can say you missed anything while you were among us. We are grateful for the time we got to spend with you.
- Neff & Kathryn McIntosh, Savannah, GA
I just want you all to know you are all in my prayers.
- Carter Johnson 678-773-9849, woodstock, GA
Buddy was a character in my life as I am sure he was to whomever he made contact. My life would have been very different growing up without Buddy and the Sullivans. Tybee would have been a different place as would have been 52nd Street. I can never pass 52nd and Abercorn without looking at the Sullivan House and remembering the many wonderful times I spent there and the light that always came from Buddy not to mention my first experience with a wall socket and Buddy's care thereafter. My family wishes Buddy Godspeed and to his family the wonderful remembrances of times we spent together. Troup Nightingale
- The Nightingales, Brunswick, GA
So sorry we couldn't be with you on the 16th. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Much love, Bryan and Fran.
- E. Bryan & Fran Connerat, Savannah, GA
Hi Everyone: I emailed last night and when Carter entered the site, my message was not posted; so I'll try again. Sorry I'm not there. When Taylor called, I was in another little mountain town and couldn't get home until the following day. I send my love, all of you are in my prayers and felt better when Devon said Buddy was ready to pass. He led a FULL life--to the hilt and told me once...I've outlived them all. Will be in touch after funeral today. With love---Peggy
- Peggy Hoynes, Dahlonega, GA
With love to all the family with sincere sympathy.
- Jeanne F. Driscoll, Savannah, GA
You will always be in my heart PaPa
- Lawrence E. Gaudry Jr., Savannah, GA
Buddy was an original, one of a kind, an amazing man. I was a huge fan of his for as long as I knew him. He was always fun to talk to. He had always done or was planning a trip or something fun. I loved his hats his convertibles and his stories. I loved Buddy. He will be sorely missed. Kathryn and I send our best wishes and condolences to his family, his wife Anne, our very good friends Martin and Michael and to the entire Sullivan clan. Godspeed Buddy, you lived a great and full life; no one can say you missed anything while you were among us. We are grateful for the time we got to spend with you.
- Neff & Kathryn McIntosh, Savannah, GA
I just want you all to know you are all in my prayers.
- Carter Johnson 678-773-9849, woodstock, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
