Scott Andrew Sullivan

Jesus wore the crown of thorns for me

Miami- Scott Andrew Sullivan 57, of Miami, Florida formerly of Danville, Illinois, passed away to his Saviors presence on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home.

Scott was born May 25, 1963, youngest son of Jere Sullivan and Belva (Burch) Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his father in 2007. Scott married Susan Rasche, she survives.

He is survived by two beloved sons; Nathan (Katherine) Sullivan, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Matthew Sullivan of Denver, Colorado; his mother Belva (Burch) Sullivan, brothers; Troy (Cheryl) Sullivan, and Kip Sullivan, all of Danville, Illinois; three nephews, Aaron, Shawn and Craig Sullivan; two nieces, Kelly Neither and Amber Sullivan; eight great nephews and eight great nieces. He will be missed dearly by his family and the people that loved him.

Scott played youth football for Ellsworth and Oakwood. He is a graduate of First Baptist Christian School, Hope Christian High School, and Illinois State University. He earned his army commission through Officer Candidates School, Fort Benning, GA. He served ten years on Active Duty at a variety of posts across the country and oversees serving in positions as Rifle Platoon Leader, TOW Platoon Leader, Assistant Operations Officer, Company Executive Officer, and Company Commander. In the Reserves he serviced as the Brigade Planning Officer and Brigade Anti-Terrorism Officer. He was deployed to Afghanistan where he served as both the Deputy Commanding Officer of Provincial Reconstruction Team Panjshir as well as the Officer-In-Charge of Civil-Military Support Team Parwan where he lived and worked with South Korean 308th Civil Affairs Brigade. As a Reserve Officer he received a master certificate in the Security Stability and Development in Comply Operation Course from the Navy Postgraduate School of Monterey, California.

Scott attained rank of Lieutenant Colonel in his 12-year service of his country. He cherished his fellow comrades and has stayed in contact with many of them. He often said, "If they knew how much I enjoyed this they wouldnt pay me." He was a loyal friend. He was a true Chicago Cubs fan since age 12 through the best and worst years. He displayed the "W" flag for pictures wherever he traveled. He was an avid diverse reader, especially of military history.

Scott was presently employed at the U.S. Southern Command Headquarters in Doral, Florida in Civil Affairs for U.S. Department of Defense contracting in Central America.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 07, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Officiating will be Pastor Aaron Kimmel. Burial will be in Oak Hill in Danville. Visitation will be held the evening prior on Thursday, August 06, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Vermilion County Handicap Association or the Wounded Warriors Project.

Please join Scotts family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

You Are Not Forgotten

You are not Forgotten, loved one. Nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last. We will remember thee. We will miss you now, our hearts are sore. As time goes by, well miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face, no one can fill your vacant place.

Services Visitation Thursday August 6, 2020 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Friday August 7, 2020 10:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834