Sterling Cullison

Sterling Earle Cullison , 85 of Mt. Airy , MD, died Thursday January 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, FL. He was the spouse of 52 years to the late Frances Yingling Cullison who died in 1995. He was born September 29, 1924 in Hampstead, MD the son of the late Clara Burk Cullison Fowble and Richard Earle Cullison. Mr. Cullison was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Mt. Airy, He graduated from Hampstead High School in 1941 and Stayer Business School. He served in the United States Army during WWII stationed in the United States. He worked for Warfield Chevrolet, Clements Chevrolet and was the owner and operator of Liberty Dry cleaning and Laundromat until retirement in 1989. He drove part time for Jeff Barnes Chevrolet. Was a member of Mt. Airy Lions Club and Gold Star American Legion Post 191 in Mt. Airy, MD. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, dancing and big band music. He liked to spend January thru April in Florida and enjoyed bus trips in his later years. He is survived by his Daughters and son-in-laws Sandy deWitt and Doug Dutterer of Mt. Airy, Connie Sue and Ronnie Shipley of Frostburg. Son and daughter-in-law Larry E. and Mickey Cullison of Kingwood, WV. 6 Grandchildren; Jennifer Cullison Stanford, Amy Cullison, Gretchen deWitt Laufer, Matthew deWitt, Jessica and Jackson Shipley. 2 Step-grandchildren Debby Benefield, Dan Dutterer, 6 great grandchildren: Meghan, Madison, Kaci, Ryan, Brooke, Jayden. 2 step great grandchildren Justin, Jakob. And a very Special Friend Ruth Knatz of Hampstead. He is preceded in death by Sister Iona Mae Cullison. Memorial Services will take place Friday February 5, 2010 11:00 AM at Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 South Main St. Mt. Airy, MD 21771 with Rev. Dennis Yocum officiating. Inurnment Private at a later date. The family will receive friends on Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, MD 21784. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Calvary UMC or a Charity of your choice.
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