James Benjamin "Ben" Dyson

James Benjamin Dyson, 92, of Abell, MD passed away on September 29, 2015 in Annapolis, MD. Born on September 7, 1923 in Palmer, MD, he was the son of the late Gertrude Rich Dyson and James Richard Dyson. Ben was the loving husband of Mary Armstrong Dyson, whom he married on July 5, 1942. Ben is survived by his children: Mary M. Clinton of Washington, DC, Dulca A. ball of Lexington Park, MD, Raymond Dyson (Phillis) of Forestville, MD, Agnes Somerville (Joseph) of Waldorf, MD, 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son James H. Dyson, Siblings: Thomas Dyson, and Roland Dyson. Ben was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident; he worked as a waterman, bus driver, truck driver, and construction worker, retiring in January 1985. Ben enjoyed bingo, lottery, and good times. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 9, 2015 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be: Kelvin Dyson, Francis Broome, Cecil Somerville, Lamont Hill, Troy Baker and Anthony Thomas.