William "Bill" Sullenger

William "Bill" Sullenger - age 76 of Gallatin, MO passed away Saturday night, November 21st, 2020 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. Bill was born on February 26th, 1944 the son of William Glenn  Sullenger Sr. and Mildred (Barger) Sullenger in Excelsior Springs, MO.  He grew up in Gallatin and was a 1962 graduate of Gallatin High School.  On June 6th, 1965 he was united in marriage to Rose Ann Spainhower at the United Methodist Church in Hamilton, MO.  Bill was a farmer most of his life, he loved horse showing, attending basketball games, golfing, and making friends laugh. Spending time with his kids and grandkids was most important to him. He loved his wife, kids, and grandkids dearly.  Bill enjoyed watching Chiefs games and Gallatin basketball.  Mowing the grass on his tractor, was his “happy place”. He was loving, kind, caring, outgoing, ornery, silly, and always smiling. Bill never met a stranger, was everyone’s friend and he wanted to make sure everyone was well fed.  Bill “stories” are never ending and full of laughs. He will be dearly missed and always remembered.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Donna Rhodelander.  Survivors include: Rose Ann of the home; daughter, Christa Sullenger of Bethany, MO; son, Chad (Lacey) Sullenger of Gallatin; brother, Danny (Mary Jean) Tucker of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Reece and Caden Littrell, Cam and Mila Sullenger; Nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members also survive.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home. Friends may call 9 AM to 1 PM, Friday, November 27th, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Private family graveside services due to COVID-19. The service will be live streamed via the Stith Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services Facebook page on Friday, November 27th, 2020 at 3 PM.   Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Gallatin. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com 

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