Clayton Edward "Eddie" Cullison, Sr., 66, of Valley Lee, MD died December 16, 2009 at his residence from complications of congestive heart failure.

Born February 19, 1943 in Valley Lee, MD, he was the youngest child of the late Paul Edward Cullison and Mary Magdalene (Wood) Cullison.

Mr. Cullison attended Little Flower School and St. Michael's School before starting his own business. He was a self-employed excavating contractor for over 46 years and had recently turned the business over to his son. He loved his chosen profession and many people will remember his smiling face. He dearly loved his family, especially working with his son. He also loved his farm and raising crops and cows for pleasure, certainly not for profit. He was a long time member of the St. Mary's County Farm Bureau, having once served on the Board of Directors.

Mr. Cullison is survived by his wife of thirty eight years, Barbara Henderson Cullison, his son, Clayton Edward "Eddie" Cullison, Jr. and wife Theresa Anne, two granddaughters, Gracie Anne and Lily Elizabeth. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Richard "Dickie" Cullison and wife Regina of St. George Island, MD, sisters, June C. Diesel of Baltimore, MD and Mary Virginia Woods of Fairfax Station, VA , many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Take It Easy Ranch, 45285 Take It Easy Ranch Rd., Callaway, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity or service organization.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.