Sunrise, August 14, 1945 — Sunset, May 22, 2023
Henry Leroy Sullivan, Jr. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on August 14, 1945, to Henry Sullivan, Sr., and Ida Belle Nichols Sullivan. The longtime North Minneapolis resident, moved to Brooklyn Center in recent years, and passed away on May 22, 2023. He was the co-founder of Turning Point, and Lucille’s Kitchen and Wingmasters restaurants in North Minneapolis.
Henry was preceded in death by his father, Henry Sullivan, Sr.; his mother Ida Belle Nichols Sullivan; brother, John Sullivan; sister, Lucille Williams; and grandson, Nicholas Janzen.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters Hawona Sullivan Janzen (Mark), Jermara Turner and Maya Sullivan; grandchildren Dajone Turner (LaQuandra), Khadijah Turner, Anna Janzen, Ashiyah Turner, Lemarr Grimes, Nia Sullivan Glenn and Imani Sullivan Glenn; great-grandchildren De’Ayjah Harris, Dai’Kirah Harris, De’ariyah Harris and Island Turner. He is also survived by his sisters Edith Sullivan and Henrietta Thomas (Donnell), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and members of the “Village.” His celebration of life service will take place Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Sanctuary Covenant Church, 2018 Aldrich Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411. The “Family and Friends” hour will take place from 10–11 a.m., with services at 11 a.m.
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