Andrew Jack Sullivan
January 30, 1924 — April 2, 2014
Andrew Jack Sullivan
Andrew Jack "Sully" Sullivan passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Fort Worth.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 11 at Brown Owens & Brumley Funeral Home, 425 South Henderson Street, Fort Worth, Texas. A graveside ceremony will be held at Pioneer Cemetery in Graham Texas at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 12. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 12 at South Hills Christian Church, 3200 Bilglade Road, Fort Worth.
Jack was born January 30, 1924 in Eliasville, Texas, the youngest of five children of Sylvester and Marie Sullivan. He grew up in Graham Texas, and lived most of his life in Pasadena and Fort Worth.
Jack joined the U.S. Army in November 1942, married the love of his life, Maureen Caskey Sullivan in February 1943, and served our country proudly during WWII. As a glider mechanic in the 74th Troop Carrier Squadron, Jack served in England and France from 1943 until 1945. The relationship with his squadron buddies carried on through reunions well into the 21st century, and he treasured his bond with those war buddies and their families. This background also paved the way for his lifelong career in the aviation industry.
Jack spent his career as a quality inspector for Convair (later General Dynamics), and at NASA, becoming instrumental in developing the Life Support System backpack used by astronauts in spacewalks in the 1970's.
He retired with Maureen to the life of a gentleman farmer near Graham for two decades before moving back to Fort Worth. Jack was an avid camper, traveler, square dance caller, jack-of-all-trades, and the life of every party. A few years ago he received his fifty-year pin from the Masonic Lodge, and he was very proud of that. But above all he personified Christian values and was a devoted family man, imparting invaluable principles to his three sons. His love and devotion to Maureen was unconditional and inspiring, and he was immensely proud of his sons and their families. He leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity to all of those he touched. Rest in peace, Dad; we love you.
Survivors include: Devoted wife of 71 years Maureen; sons Andy and wife Sue of Oklahoma City, Darryl and wife Jeany of Fort Worth, and Tim of Fort Worth; grandchildren Jacob Sullivan, Andy Sullivan, Matt Sullivan, Tyler Sullivan, Molly Sullivan Parker, and Maggie Sullivan Thompson; great-grandchildren Madeline Sullivan, Kylie Bly, Isha Sullivan, Sean Sullivan, and Drew Parker; very special and loving niece Melinda Nolan; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones.
The family would like to offer thanks for the wonderful care given to our Dad by Wedgewood Nursing Home and Emeritus at Tanglewood Oaks, particularly to Carolyn, Virginia, Sabra, and Lorenza.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 11 at Brown Owens & Brumley Funeral Home, 425 South Henderson Street, Fort Worth, Texas. A graveside ceremony will be held at Pioneer Cemetery in Graham Texas at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 12. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 12 at South Hills Christian Church, 3200 Bilglade Road, Fort Worth.
Jack was born January 30, 1924 in Eliasville, Texas, the youngest of five children of Sylvester and Marie Sullivan. He grew up in Graham Texas, and lived most of his life in Pasadena and Fort Worth.
Jack joined the U.S. Army in November 1942, married the love of his life, Maureen Caskey Sullivan in February 1943, and served our country proudly during WWII. As a glider mechanic in the 74th Troop Carrier Squadron, Jack served in England and France from 1943 until 1945. The relationship with his squadron buddies carried on through reunions well into the 21st century, and he treasured his bond with those war buddies and their families. This background also paved the way for his lifelong career in the aviation industry.
Jack spent his career as a quality inspector for Convair (later General Dynamics), and at NASA, becoming instrumental in developing the Life Support System backpack used by astronauts in spacewalks in the 1970's.
He retired with Maureen to the life of a gentleman farmer near Graham for two decades before moving back to Fort Worth. Jack was an avid camper, traveler, square dance caller, jack-of-all-trades, and the life of every party. A few years ago he received his fifty-year pin from the Masonic Lodge, and he was very proud of that. But above all he personified Christian values and was a devoted family man, imparting invaluable principles to his three sons. His love and devotion to Maureen was unconditional and inspiring, and he was immensely proud of his sons and their families. He leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity to all of those he touched. Rest in peace, Dad; we love you.
Survivors include: Devoted wife of 71 years Maureen; sons Andy and wife Sue of Oklahoma City, Darryl and wife Jeany of Fort Worth, and Tim of Fort Worth; grandchildren Jacob Sullivan, Andy Sullivan, Matt Sullivan, Tyler Sullivan, Molly Sullivan Parker, and Maggie Sullivan Thompson; great-grandchildren Madeline Sullivan, Kylie Bly, Isha Sullivan, Sean Sullivan, and Drew Parker; very special and loving niece Melinda Nolan; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones.
The family would like to offer thanks for the wonderful care given to our Dad by Wedgewood Nursing Home and Emeritus at Tanglewood Oaks, particularly to Carolyn, Virginia, Sabra, and Lorenza.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Alzheimer's Association.
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