David Martin Sullivan, 80, of Novinger, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his son's home in Kirksville.

Born July 7, 1941 in Kirksville, Missouri, David was the son of James Albert and Rena Florence (Osborn) Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings; Jesse Merton Sullivan, Delia Mae (Sullivan) Gray, George Franklin Sullivan, James Robert Sullivan, Lola Helen (Sullivan) Buttke, Charles Edward Sullivan, Carol Belle (Sullivan) Findling, and Howard Sullivan.

David is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Sheila Sullivan of Kirksville, MO; three grandchildren; Levi Nathaniel Sullivan and Karmyn Zahringer, Larissa Elyse (Sullivan) and Nate Fajkus, and Mikaela Renae Sullivan, all of Kirksville, MO, and one great-granddaughter, Rose Aliyah Fajkus of Kirksville, MO.

David received his education in Kirksville. He began working on various local delivery trucks during his teen years. he worked for many years in the local grocery stores of Riley's 7 to 9, Mansfield's IGA, and Harmon's IGA. Later, he worked for many years in Trenton at Esry's IGA and Hy-Vee. After retirement, he worked at the Novinger R-I School District. Before his death, David worked for McDonald's in Kirksville. David was a member of the Kirksville Salvation Army. The highlight of his later years was his grandchildren and great-grandchild.

David has been cremated and a Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Kirksville Salvation Army, with Lt. Brian Horscheit officiating. Family will receive friends before the service for an hour.

Interment will follow at Highland Park Cemetery in Kirksville, under the direction of Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kirksville Salvation Army and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.