William (Bill) Ronald Sullivan, 87, of Madison, Mississippi, passed away on November 30, 2025, in Madison. Born on May 9, 1938, in Tupelo, Mississippi, to Ronald Leon Sullivan and Vera Miller Sullivan, he lived a long, full, and purpose-driven life rooted in faith, hard work, and love for his family. A natural go-getter, Bill was rarely still—his hands, mind, and heart were always in motion. He served proudly in the Mississippi National Guard for 10 years, along with a remarkable 45-year career with the Mississippi Department of Transportation. As a Project Design Manager, he designed and managed the construction of the State’s Welcome Centers and countless other projects. The final decade of his career, he served as Statewide Director of Support Services for MDOT. Bill was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Madison, where he served as a deacon for over 10 years. Deeply committed to service, he volunteered tirelessly at his church and participated in mission trips as well. He was always ready to lend a hand wherever one was needed. He never met a stranger and was known for his kindness, his steady presence, and his willingness to help anyone in need. A lover of the outdoors, Bill found joy in gardening, landscaping, and Horticulture. He cherished days spent fishing with his wife, Evelyn, and some of his happiest moments were teaching his grandchildren how to cast a line and appreciate the quiet beauty of the water. He enjoyed tending to his blueberry bushes, tinkering with anything that could be fixed, and admiring airplanes—his lifelong fascination with aviation never faded. Bill loved designing and building. He shared that passion with many friends over the years helping them design and build their homes. He took pride in craftsmanship, creativity, and seeing a vision come to life. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind his loving wife, Evelyn W. Sullivan; his son, Todd Sullivan and wife Heather; his beloved grandchildren- Benjamin Sullivan, Jonathan Sullivan, SarahEllen Sullivan and cousin, Mike Sullivan and his wife Karen. His legacy lives on in the family he adored, and with the countless lives he touched with his kindness. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Natchez Trace Funeral Home, 759 Highway 51, Madison, MS. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 PM. Bill will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.