Joseph “Jay” Sullivan
Joseph “Jay” Buckner Sullivan, age 94, passed away on December 5, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jay was born on December 5, 1924 to Joseph James Sullivan and Mary Helen Buckner, and was a native of Seattle, Washington. Jay attended Shrivenham American University in England in 1945, and graduated from the University of Washington in 1948. He also attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, National War College, Armed Forces Staff College, Chemical Corps School and the Army Medical Field Service School. Jay began his military service in 1943 with the 50th General Hospital in World War II European Theater of Operations. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Chemical Corps, U.S. Army Reserve in 1949. After thirty-four years continuous service in active reserve, Jay retired in 1984 as a Colonel (0-6) Medical Service Corps. Jay worked as a pharmacist and food chemist in the retail industry, retiring in 1989. A Roman Catholic, Jay was a member Saint James Cathedral Parish in Seattle, Washington. Jay was granted armorial bearings by the Chief Herald of Ireland in 2002, which are listed in Burke’s Peerage and Gentry International Register of Arms and the American College of Heraldry. Jay was invested as a Knight of Magistral Grace by the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, and as a Knight of Merit by the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George. Jay was also a member of the Seattle Last Man’s Club of World War II, the Reserve Officers Association, Seattle Genealogical Society, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Washington State Pharmacist’s Association, American Legion, VFW, Senior Army Reserve Commander’s Association, and the Association of the United States Army. Jay is survived by his wife, Betty Mae (Williams) Sullivan; daughter Kathleen Marie Sullivan; son-in-law Stephen Todd Hamblin; and two granddaughters: Maya Cecilia Morales-Sullivan and Miranda Paige Hamblin. Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 11, 2018 at 11am at Highland Cemetery Chapel in Ft Mitchell. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KA, 66675-8517. Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com
Highland Cemetery 2167 Dixie Hwy
Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017
Phone: 859-331-3220
Highland Cemetery
Address: 2167 Dixie Hwy Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017Joseph “Jay” Sullivan
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Fond Memories
The Fremont Historical Society in Seattle had the honor to meet Jay and Betty in 2015 when Jay shared with us his experience with the 50th General Hospital. He also told us that he had been able to film the 50th when they served in France. We are very grateful that he and Betty came back to the Fremont Branch Library at a later date to show the film and provide commentary to a larger group. Jay and Betty were gracious in making it possible for later generations to learn about World War II from someone who was there.
With sympathy,
Judie Clarridge
My Condolences
Please accept my condolences. From your old neighbor at the Royal Manor.
Richard Glass
Thinking of you with Sympathy
Betty,
We are so sorry to hear about Jay’s passing. Please accept our condolences to you and your family. Jay was such a fine gentleman and patriot. Our prayers are with you.
With Sympathy,
Marian and Leo Wolfe
Betty Sullivan
Dear Betty,
I’m thinking of you and all the good times we had in Seattle. My friend John Truman, WW II Navy Vet, enjoyed meeting Jay. We miss you in Seattle and at the League of Women Voters meetings.
Sending sympathy and love to you and your daughter,
Laura Weese
Memory Eternal
To Betty Mae from an old friend from the 50th General Hospital Days and the Last Man’s Club in Seattle.
It is hard to loose a loved one, and you have my deepest sympathy. May his memory be eternal. Best regards!
Peter Evans, Jr. 206 718 5158
I would be honored to visit with you at your convenience.
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