Wendell Eugene Sullins

March 15, 1940 — August 30, 2025

Wendell Eugene Sullins, age 85, passed at his home Saturday August 30th, to be with his Lord and Savior.

Born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on March 15, 1940, he was the youngest of 5 siblings born to Erwin and Irene Sullins. He graduated from Perry High School in May of 1958 and went on to Oklahoma A & M (now OSU) for a year before returning to a life of farming full-time.

He married the love of his life, Carol Sue Hixon, on May 22, 1959. They were married for over 60 years till her death in 2020.

Wendell farmed in and around the Ceres community for over 35 years. During the winter, using his master carpentry skills, he worked for Glen Yahn and helped build homes around the town of Perry, including their own home in Ceres, where their 3 children grew up. Wendell and Carol moved to the city of Perry in 1992 and continued to run a business on the south side of the square till 2009. After closing their business, he worked many years at Wittwer Construction south of Perry.

For years, Wendell was an active volunteer Reserve Deputy Sheriff and had many stories to tell about his adventures all over Noble County. In his spare time, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. In his later years, he enjoyed gardening, producing much more than they could ever consume with the intent purpose of sharing it with neighbors and friends.

Preceding him is death were: his parents; wife, Carol; daughter, Connie Sullins Roberts; and his siblings, Robert Sullins, Richard (Dick) Sullins, Wilma Condit, and Vera Bolay.

Survivors include his two sons, Russell and his wife Jeannie of Oklahoma City, Mike and his wife Brenda of Perry. Also, his beloved grandchildren, Amanda Brownlow and her husband Danny, Eric Sullins, Abby Munoz and her husband Jon, Justin Mistler, and Sharlee Roberts along with great grandchildren Jaxon Mistler, Calvin Brownlow, Henry Brownlow and Jace Munoz.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 10:00 AM at Dighton Marler Funeral Home in Perry, Oklahoma, followed by a private burial at Grace Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Rebuilding Together OKC https://rebuildingtogetherokc.org/, or the charity of your choice in memory of Wendell.