John Joseph Cullison
November 13, 1934 ~ November 14, 2007
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Fr. Joseph Sileo officiating.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 2:00-5:00 PM in Holy Face Catholic Church, where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
John Joseph Cullison, 73, of Lexington Park, MD died November 14, 2007 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born November 13, 1934 in Ridge, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Thebaud and Claudia Mary Wood Cullison, Sr. He was the loving husband of Dorothy Ann Cullison whom he married on June 5, 1954 in St. John’s Church, Hollywood, MD. He is survived by his children Mark Alan Cullison of Lexington Park and Stacie Heller of Chevy Chase, MD, six grandchildren and his siblings ,Leigh Alvey and Shirley Skrabacz, both of Lexington Park, MD. He was preceded in death by his brother Charles T. Cullison. John was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and was the Owner of Cullison Sheet Metal. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD from 2:00-5:00 PM with prayers being said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Church with Fr. Joseph Sileo officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery .Pallbearers will be Danny Adkins, John Blazer, Luther Edwards, Steve Miesowitz, Sonny Ryce and Ted Skrabacz, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be George Beavan, Jack Cullison, Leon Cullison, Bubby Knott, Pete Kropp and Roger Oliver. Contributions may be made to Holy Face Ladies of Charity, P.O. Box 65, Great Mills, 20634.
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“John J. Was a really nice man. I know he will be missed by all his family. You are in my prayers, Mary Ann”
“You are in our hearts at this most difficult time. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to help. We’ll see you when you get back. “
“I have had the honor of being a neighbor of Mr. and Mrs. Cullison for many years. After my husband’s passing, Mr. Cullison started mowing my large lawn and even cleared away large trees that fell after storms. He always refused my attempts to pay him. I will miss his sparkling eyes and the big grin he always had while riding atop that big tractor. What a kind soul! Just call if you need anything, Mrs. Cullison; I’m here for you. Barbara”
“Mrs Cullison and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.I am truly sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength to go forward and remember the best of times.”
“sending our condolences on the loss of your dear husband/father/grandfather. he was a wonderful man. God bless you all. love Crystal, Craig and Lisa.”
“To the Cullison Family: We are sorry to hear about John J’s death and our condolences to the family at this time.Sincerely, Jim Wood”
“To the family of “Mr. C.”. I just heard the news and can hardly believe it. He will be greatly missed by myself and everyone. I would see him almost everyday when he made his daily trips to “Dyson’s. He always had a smile and a hug for me. It was my pleasure to know him. My prayers will be with you all.”
“Mark, Dana, John, Jacob, and Jessica. We are thinking about you in your sorrow of losing your idol. He will be watching over you from above. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love to all, Garnette, Paula, and Kelly”
“To the entire Cullison family, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Cullison. He was such a nice man. He was very kind to us whenever we saw him. You have our condolences during this difficult time. You will be in our prayers. Beth, Ronnie, Lisa and Rob Ward “
“To Mark & Family: Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. John was an awesome Man with a very big heart; he will be missed by many, but never forgotten – please keep the fond memories of him close to your hearts. If there is anything that we can do for any of you, please do not hesitate to call on us. Love, John & Belinda Copenhaver”
“To The Cullison Family, I just heard on the radio about Mr. Cullison. I am very sorry. My prayers go out to Mrs Cullison and her family.Mr. Cullison was a wonderful person and a great landlord and friend. He always had a smile and always looked out for me. Mrs. Cullison you are a wonderful person and friend. My Condolences to you and your family. May God Bless you and your family @ this difficult time and always. All Our Love, Sue & Jarred”
“I didn’t know Mr. C for long but it didn’t take long to realize what a kind soul he was, always a smile and a hug. It was truly a pleasure to have known him, you rarely meet people in life that leave a everlasting impression on you but Mr.C was that kind of man. He will be missed.”
“I work at Dyson Lumber and have only known “Mr.C” a short time but he always treated me great and had a smile for everyone. He truly brightened our days,he was a wonderful person and we miss him already,my condolences to his family.”
“You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He has now become a guardian angel to look over all of us. Love, Robbie and Darlene Wood”
“To The Cullison Family; Please accept our thoughts, prayers and sincerest condolences at the passing of your Husband/Father/ Grandfather. “Mr. C” as everyone lovingingly called him was a very honest and hard working man who lived every day of his life by example that anyone who was willing to work hard and be nice – could obtain any dream they had if willing to try. A kind and gentle man who had a big heart and smile; We are glad to have known him and he will be missed by many. “
“Mrs Cullison, Mark & Dana, Stacey & Jim, and all of Mr. John J’s Grandchilden (to which he was so very proud), Our most sincere heartfelt condolences to each of you. It was always a pleasure to share time around Mr. C as his smiles, teasing, jokes and gestures could never out shine the joy in his eyes. Your families friendship over the years remains immeasurable to myself, my children and my parents John & Eleanore. Know we are here for you, as you remain in our hearts & uplifted in our prayers. Let your memories comfort you, your hearts sorrows lightened for your time together shared & remembered will take away the tears. John 11.17-27 Although his gentle kindness will be dearly missed by so many, it is only for a little while. Our Love to You All Always. Love Donna Hudson Russell & Family “
“Dottie, so sorry to here of John J’s passing, I know that he’ll be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the coming days.”
“We will all miss John J so much but I will always picture him being welcomed home by Melvin, Virginia, Irving and Edith. There is probably a card game going on already. Call if you need anything neighbor. “
“Mrs. Cullison and all the family – John J was truly a very special person and we along with many, many others will miss him very much. It was a pleasure to know him and to have been a part of his daily routine for so long. You have our prayers and those of our children. We picture him with the angels and know that Marie was one of the ones to welcome him “home”.”
“Dottie, Sorry for your loss, I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time. “
“I’am so very sorry for your loss. I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr.C over the Trading Post. He always had a kind word to say and a smile so bright it would light a room. I will miss him. He was one the most kindest people i will ever know. All of you are in my prayers. “
“Mrs. Cullison, Mark and Dana – I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Cullison’s passing. He was a kind and wonderful man whom I will remember fondly. I spent many years living down the gravel lane and would often see him mowing the grass with his grandchildren upon his knee. He was loved by all and will be missed terribly. Love and hugs to you all. Jeanette “
“The Cullison Family would like to thank everyone for their condolences and prayers. “