Claude Sullens

Mr. Claude Sullens, a loving husband and father passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the age of 81. After a vibrant life filled with family and friends, he went to be with the Lord. He was born to the late Robert Marion Sullens and Minnie Bell Ray Sullens on August 22, 1944 in Dahlonega, Georgia. He was employed with Fieldale for 51 years retiring as a general plant manager.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home at 1:00 PM. Reverend Jack Pilcher and Reverend Timothy Sullens will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Mr. Sullens is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Graham Sullens of Gainesville; sons, Timothy Claude Sullens (Sadie) of Dahlonega, Tony Lamar Sullens of Dahlonega, Kenneth Albert Grindle (Susan) of Flowery Branch, Keith Dewayne Sullens (Sheila) of Corneila, Michael Robert Sullens (Jennifer) of Gainesville; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and sister, Carolyn Haynes of Carnesville. 

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 is in charge of the arrangements.

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