Funeral Services for William Donald "Bill" Sullivan, Jr., 65, of Needville, TX, are set for 11:00 AM Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Creekside Christian Fellowship, 16628 TX-36, Needville, TX 77461, with Pastor Greg Garcia officiating. Visitation will be 10-11:00 AM Saturday at the church, for one hour preceding the Funeral Service.

He was born September 24, 1957, in Norfolk, VA, to William Donald Sullivan, Sr. and Patricia Ann McDonald Sullivan. He died July 18, 2023, in Needville, TX.

Bill served in the US Army from 1975-1981 as an Intelligence Analyst. He was destined to serve and he proudly wore the badge as a Patrol Officer and then Police Chief of the City of Needville, Fort Bend County Sheriff's officer at the jail, and served with Constable Mike Beard (Pct 1 at the time), retiring in February 2019 after serving 34 years in law enforcement.

Bill loved Disney World, reading, and cooking. He especially enjoyed taking care of his family and his community.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Ayres; father, Warren Thomas Ayres, Jr.; son Zachary Benjamin Sullivan; and brother, Steven Burl Ayres.

Survivors include his wife, Shelly Macha Sullivan; son, Chris Sullivan (Melanie); brothers, Warren Ayres (Charlotte) and Scott Ayres (Pam); and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Memorial Donations may be given in his name to Needville Volunteer Fire Department, 3323 Richmond Street, Needville, TX 77461, or to Creekside Scholarship Fund, 16628 TX-36, Needville, TX 77461.

Condolence messages may be written for the Sullivan family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.