Jeffery W. Sullins

JEFFERY W. "JEFF" SULLINS Houlka - Jeffery W. "Jeff" Sullins, 52, died Sunday, October 25, 2015. He was born June 26, 1963, to Robert Ernest and Johnnie Dale Winters Sullins. He grew up in Lee County before moving to Shreveport, Louisiana. While living in Louisiana he worked at McMillen Machine Works. He received his Bachelors degree in electrical and mechanical engineering. After moving back to Mississippi, he worked in tool and dye at Ertel Manufacturing in New Albany. He retired as an engineer from MTD, Inc. after more than twelve years of service. Jeff enjoyed anything outdoors; especially, hunting, fishing, his horses and motor cycles. He was raised in the Baptist faith and attended Furrs Baptist Church. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at The Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues Rev. David Blackwell and Rev. Chris Carter officiating. A graveside service will follow at Priceville Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of four years, Lynda Ritchey Sullins of Houlka; his mother, Dale Sullins of the Furrs Community; one sister, Deborah Ross (Aaron) of the Furrs Community; three step-children, Andy Lewis (Christi) of Myrtle, Holly Butler (Clay) of Houlka and Tiffany Bellach (Matt) of Smithville, Missouri; step-grandchildren, Olivia Keith, Gabriel Butler, Blair Butler, Cailyn Rape, Marc Canon Lewis, Colton Lewis, Case Evan Lewis and Kaelyn Bellach. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Don Sullins on July 13, 2012; his father, Robert Ernest Sullins on August 16, 2010 and his father-in-law, Bobby G. Ritchey on March 26, 2012. Pallbearers will be Andy Lewis, Abraham Hostetler, Danny Nations, Randy Holloway, Jordon Ross and Dell Keith. Visitation will be 5 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at W. E. Pegues, Tupelo.