Kenneth Troy Sullivan, son of Kenneth and Judy (Bradshaw) Sullivan, was born Oct. 22, 1972, in Springfield, and passed away Dec. 12, 2020, in Cox South Hospital in Springfield. He was 48 years, 1 month and 21 days of age.
Troy grew up in Norwood and attended Norwood Schools. He graduated from Norwood High School in 1991. Troy married Donna Durham on May 18, 1991, and four children were born to this union, Travis, Andrew, Amber and Owen. At the time of his passing, Troy was working for Wright County Road and Bridge Department in Hartville as a heavy equipment operator. Troy loved his family, but first and foremost, he loved his God. He had attended Liberty Faith Church in Norwood for 30 years. He was a family man.
He loved his parents dearly, was a devoted husband, a loving father and a doting grandfather. Troy loved farming, fishing and horseback riding. He enjoyed putting out a big garden every year and would share his harvest with family and friends. Troy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Walter and Martha Bradshaw, and his paternal grandmother, Gynetha Sullivan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Donna Sullivan, of the home in Norwood; three sons, Travis Sullivan and his wife, Kayla, of Bonne Terre; Andrew Sullivan and his wife, Addylyne, of Mansfield; and Owen Sullivan and his wife, Rylea, of Norwood; one daughter, Amber Davis and her husband, Joseph, of Norwood; eight grandchildren, Ayla Sullivan, Avalynn Sullivan, BradLee Davis, Asher Sullivan, Ayden Sullivan, CiceLee Davis, Shiloh Sullivan and Lydia Sullivan; his parents, Kenneth and Judy Sullivan; two brothers, Ronnie Sullivan and his wife, Samantha, and Daniel Sullivan and one sister, Tracy Chadwell and her husband, Doug, all of Norwood; his paternal grandfather, Orville Sullivan, of Cabool; his mother-in-law, Elaine Clouse and her husband, David, of Macomb; his father-in-law, Tom Durham and his wife, Vicky, of Ava; two sisters-in-law, Lori James and her husband, Kenny, of Mansfield, and Lesia Scott and her husband, Dane, of Mountain Grove; many nieces; nephews; and other family and friends who will miss him very much.
Visitation for Troy Sullivan was held Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, from 1-2 p.m. at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home. Funeral services followed the visitation at 2 p.m., also at the funeral home, with the Rev. Reg Kelly and Doug Chadwell officiating. Song selections were “Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing/If You Could Hie To Kalob,” “It Is Well With My Soul” and “Daddy’s Hands.” Burial followed the service at Mount Zion Cemetery in Norwood. Pallbearers were Travis Sullivan, Andrew Sullivan, Owen Sullivan, Joseph Davis, Ronnie Sullivan, Danny Sullivan, Dee Gustin and Kenny James. Honorary pallbearers were Doug Chadwell and Dane Scott. Services were under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove. The family has selected Camp Joy care of the funeral home for memorial contributions. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.
