Arvin Sullivan was born March 30th, 1936 and departed this life Saturday, December 24, 2016 reaching the age of 80 years. He was the son of the late Frank Sullivan and Henrietta Poe Sullivan.

He married Jessie Mae Brown and to this union 2 children were born.

He is survived by: one daughter, Tammy Bell (Paul); one son, Jamie Sullivan; grandchildren, Jason, Ashley, Amy, and Tessie Bell; great grandchildren, Chantil, Caitiy, Zaylee, Athan, and Leanna; and great grandchild, Isabella and another on the way, Gabriella; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Frank and Henrietta Sullivan; five brothers, Oliver, Audie, Ottis, Chesley, and Frank "Junior" Sullivan; and one sister, Gladys Hollars.

He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, relative and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 30, 2016 after 10 am in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 30, 2016 at 3 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Piney Woods Mission Church Cemetery.

The Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home of Monticello in charge of arrangements.