Billy Joe Sullivan, 68, of Loveville, MD passed away on January 27, 2014 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on November 26, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the loving son of the late Edgar and Trula Ward Sullivan.

Billy is survived by his loving longtime companion Patricia Martin. Children; Diane Gleissner (John) of California, MD, Michael Sullivan (Kimberly) of Hollywood, MD, Kathleen Sullivan of Mechanicsville, MD, 8 grandchildren; Danielle Sullivan, Jason Sullivan, and Gabrielle Gleissner, Chelsie Hagar, Angela Martin, Taylor Preist, MacKenzie Preist, and Meagan Hagar Siblings; Earl Sullivan of Lexington Park, MD, Charles Sullivan of Ridge, MD, Terry Sullivan and Jenna Harden both of Columbia, KY.

He was preceded in death by his sisters; Barbra Sullivan, and Judy Rollins.

Billy was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident and worked as a building Manager for Bob Hall, Inc. for 27 years, retiring in August 2012.

Billy enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking and spending time with his family.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel, with Richard Rollins officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers; Bobby Beale, Ben Beale, Chris Sullivan, Woody Norris, Steve Williams and Brian Lee.

Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.