Mr. Howard Lee Sullivan

August 19, 1947 - December 19, 2019

Mr. Howard Lee Sullivan, age 72, of Arab, formerly of Lucedale, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at his residence with his family by his side. Mr. Sullivan was born on August 19, 1947, to Oree Sullivan and Robbie Graves Sullivan. He graduated from Lucedale High School in 1965 and then attended Mississippi State University studying mechanical engineering. He then served in the Navy during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged. Mr. Sullivan retired from Intergraph, Huntsville, AL, where he worked as a software engineer. His hobbies and interests included computer work and radio control model airplanes. His most cherished time was spent enjoying his family, especially grandchildren. Mr. Sullivan was a member of Arab First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Sullivan is survived by his mother, Robbie Graves Sullivan; sons, Seth Sullivan (Jacy), Thad Sullivan (Shervaun); daughter, Paige Reynoso (Victor); grandchildren, Brandt Sullivan, James Reynoso, Victor Reynoso, Jr., Hayden Reynoso, Logan Reynoso, Alli Reynoso & Ava Claire Sullivan; brothers, Roy Sullivan (Becky) Robert Sullivan (Betty). He was preceded in death by his father, Oree Sullivan. A “Celebration of Life” of this truly special person will be held Sunday, December 22, 2019, at 3:00 PM at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel with Rev. Alan Roggli and Jeff Warren, officiating. Burial will be in the Arab Memorial Cemetery with Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Pallbearers will include: Seth Sullivan, Thad Sullivan, Brandt Sullivan, Victor Reynoso, James Reynoso, Hayden Reynoso; honorary pallbearers, Victor Reynoso, Jr. and Logan Reynoso. Visitation will be Sunday, December 22, 2019, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.