Raymond “Sonny” James Sullivan Jr., age 90, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2026 surrounded by family.
Ray was born on Mar. 28, 1936 in Orange, Texas to Raymond J Sullivan Sr. and Medora Bourgeois Sullivan. He was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather.
Ray loved the Lord. His response to others when they were concerned about something, say ‘Pray, Come Holy Spirit’. His heart’s desire and one of his last prayers with family and friends was for unity, praise and worship between people of different Christian faiths. He was a devoted Catholic and an active member of St. Margaret’s Church for over 40 years. He ministered there as an usher, greeter, facilitator of Bible studies, recorded mass on cassette, and brought communion and cassettes to shut-ins. His group of ushers met together for years in weekly fellowship at area restaurants. In the last few years, he faithfully watched daily Mass on EWTN.
Ray grew up in Vinton, La. As a young man he enjoyed hunting, camping, jeeps, racing, and working on old cars with his friends.
He proudly served in the US Marine Corps at Pendleton Marine Corps Base in San Diego, Calif. from 1956 to 1958. He served in the Reserves until 1962.
His career began in Orange, Texas as a city policeman. He began a sales career with National Life Insurance. He moved into automobile sales in Lake Charles in the 70’s. He co-owned Louis-Ray Chevrolet dealership in Vinton, La. He finished his sales career in boat sales.
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