William Sullivan

William Eric Sullivan, 81, of Virginia Beach, Va., died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

He was born Jan. 5, 1923, in Cape Girardeau, son of Richard and Ida Wendel Sullivan.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sullivan; four sons, Clark Sullivan of North Las Vegas, Nev., Billy Sullivan of the state of Florida, Mark Sullivan of Shawnee, Kan., Charlie Sullivan of Jackson; two daughters, Cecilia "Cece" Olson of Kelso, Mo., Maria Gomes of Spring Valley, Calif.; two sisters, Lee Boos and Elizabeth Hanning of Cape Girardeau; four brothers, Harry, Al and Joe Sullivan, all of Cape Girardeau, Wendell Sullivan of Sturgeon, Mo.; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by two brothers.

Friends may call at Twiford Colonial Chapel in Chesapeake, Va., from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel.

The Cremation Society of Virginia in Virginia Beach is in charge of arrangements.