IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Dale
Cullison
March 3, 1942 – September 19, 2021
Obituary
Clifford "Dale" Cullison, 79, of Pocahontas passed away Monday, September 19, 2021 at Methodist Le Bonheur Hospital in Germantown, TN.
Dale was born March 3, 1942 in Worthington, IN to the late William Elmer and Lena Scrogham Cullison. He was teacher at Alma Spikes Elementary School, Pocahontas Middle School, and later at Black River Technical College.
Growing up Dale was given the nickname Cotton due to his blond hair. In his youth he was a great athlete playing basketball and baseball, and earned the prestigious Coach's Award. He would later go on to play baseball at Franklin College. Dale proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War. On November 2, 1963 he was married to his wife of 57 years Mary Lou Waymon Cullison. Following their marriage they moved to Pocahontas and Dale worked for TRW Cinch and ESNA prior to earning his teaching degrees. His love of sports continued as he developed a love for bowling where he proudly earned a ruby ring for bowling a perfect 300 game. He was an avid Cardinals and Razorbacks fan. He was a talented leather worker often crafting holsters for local law enforcement, and in later years grew a vineyard and enjoyed making jellies and wine. Dale was a member of Columbia-Jarrett Baptist Church.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents, William Elmer and Lena Scrogham Cullison; six siblings, Elmer, Norman, Lucille, Betty, Barbara, and Mary Ellen; special friends, W.H. and Juanita Rowe; and by his favorite dog Duke.
Dale is survived by his wife Mary Lou Cullison; daughter, Tnya (Danny) Eddy of Bono; son, Chad (Rebecca) Cullison of Collierville, TN; three grandchildren, Maya Eddy, Ella Cullison, and Henry Cullison; sister, Geraldine Nicholson of Pocahontas; brother, Robert (Elsner) Cullison of Columbiana, AL; many loving nieces and nephews, and his dog Duchess.
Due to Covid concerns all services will be private under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.
Honorary Pallbearers include: John Utnage, Sherman Jones, Lloyd Gooch, Darryl Tanner, Justin Broadway, Ryan Bauschlicher, and Mike Roberts.
In lieu of flowers donations made be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
Dale was born March 3, 1942 in Worthington, IN to the late William Elmer and Lena Scrogham Cullison. He was teacher at Alma Spikes Elementary School, Pocahontas Middle School, and later at Black River Technical College.
Growing up Dale was given the nickname Cotton due to his blond hair. In his youth he was a great athlete playing basketball and baseball, and earned the prestigious Coach's Award. He would later go on to play baseball at Franklin College. Dale proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War. On November 2, 1963 he was married to his wife of 57 years Mary Lou Waymon Cullison. Following their marriage they moved to Pocahontas and Dale worked for TRW Cinch and ESNA prior to earning his teaching degrees. His love of sports continued as he developed a love for bowling where he proudly earned a ruby ring for bowling a perfect 300 game. He was an avid Cardinals and Razorbacks fan. He was a talented leather worker often crafting holsters for local law enforcement, and in later years grew a vineyard and enjoyed making jellies and wine. Dale was a member of Columbia-Jarrett Baptist Church.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents, William Elmer and Lena Scrogham Cullison; six siblings, Elmer, Norman, Lucille, Betty, Barbara, and Mary Ellen; special friends, W.H. and Juanita Rowe; and by his favorite dog Duke.
Dale is survived by his wife Mary Lou Cullison; daughter, Tnya (Danny) Eddy of Bono; son, Chad (Rebecca) Cullison of Collierville, TN; three grandchildren, Maya Eddy, Ella Cullison, and Henry Cullison; sister, Geraldine Nicholson of Pocahontas; brother, Robert (Elsner) Cullison of Columbiana, AL; many loving nieces and nephews, and his dog Duchess.
Due to Covid concerns all services will be private under direction of McNabb Funeral Home.
Honorary Pallbearers include: John Utnage, Sherman Jones, Lloyd Gooch, Darryl Tanner, Justin Broadway, Ryan Bauschlicher, and Mike Roberts.
In lieu of flowers donations made be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
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