Phillip “Bruce” Sullens

Phillip “Bruce” Sullens age 69 of Dahlonega passed away on December 14th, 2015 following an extended illness.  Bruce was a member of Concord Baptist Church and attended Lanier Elementary  School and North Hall High School.  He was a driver for Pepsi Cola, Coca Cola, Elliot Transport, and Sullens Trucking.  Bruce loved hunting & fishing and was a great husband, daddy, and granddaddy who loved giving himself to all family and friends.

Bruce is preceded in death by his parents Stuard and Lois Sullens.

Mr. Sullens  is survived by his wife of 47 years Joyce Grizzle Sullens, sons Timothy Bruce Sullens and wife Lisa of Flowery Branch, GA; Jason Sullens and wife Amy of Dahlonega, GA; sisters Claudine Jones and husband Glendon of Murrayville, GA, Melinda McCumber and husband Bert of Murrayville, GA; grandchildren Hannah and Savannah Sullens of Flowery Branch, GA and Coleman, Audrey and Emily Sullens of Dahlonega, GA.  Numerous other relatives also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday December 18, 2015 at Cavender’s Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Donald Grizzle Rev. Jason Sullens, and Rev. Tony Allsion. Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Dahlonega Funeral Home on Thursday from 2p.m. until 5 p.m. and from 6p.m. until 9 p.m.

Special music by Jackie Fortner and Ronnie Grizzle.  Pallbearers include Scott Jones, Joseph Young, Clint Freeland, Brad Head, Denny Sullens, Chad Sutton, Terry Grizzle, and Hayden Grizzle.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-DOVE (3683)