First Sergeant John Lewis Sullender's obituary , Passed away on March 13, 2026 in Jackson, Tennessee
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First Sergeant John Lewis Sullender

May 13, 1966 - March 13, 2026 (59 years old)

Jackson, Tennessee

First Sergeant John Lewis Sullender's obituary , Passed away on March 13, 2026 in Jackson, Tennessee
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First Sergeant John Lewis Sullender

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May 13, 1966 - March 13, 2026 (59 years old)

Jackson, Tennessee

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First Sergeant John Lewis Sullender Obituary

In loving memory of First Sergeant John Lewis Sullender (Jackson, Tennessee), who departed this world on March 13, 2026 at the age of 59. First leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Sullender and Mary Anderson Sullender; his son Matthew Butler; and his brother Stan Mills. He is survived by: his wife Teresa Lay Sullender; his children, Sarah Butler Newsom, Adam Shead (Trina) and Joshua Butler; his grandchildren, Alex Elder, Austin Elder, Daniel Butler, Jackson Butler, AJ Shead, Emalyn Newsom, Aaliyah Shead and Olivia Newsom; and his siblings, Steve Mills, Linda Huang (Ray), Mary Sue Frazier (Glenn), Patti Davis (late Michael) and Robin Reid (Lloyd). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers or gifts the family is requesting that donations be made in 1SG John Sullender's honor at StopSoldierSuicide.org.

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March 17, 2026

Ciarra and Melissa Rench-Flores sent flowers

“In loving memory of First Sergeant John Lewis Sullender, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless. You got me through some of the toughest times in my military career and I will always cherish our conversations and miss you dearly!”

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North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons

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Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery

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