James Carroll Dyson, 75, of Lexington Park, MD entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 16, 2013. James was born February 15, 1938 in Drayden, MD.

He was raised by his late parents, James Henry Dyson and Jeanette Dyson. He was educated in the St. Mary's County Public School System. He worked for many years at Harry Lundberg School of Seamanship as a painter. He worked as a contractor at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station until retiring in 2010.

In 1959, he married his sweet heart, Carolyn Margaret Briscoe. She entered into eternal life on August 9, 2001 after 42 years of marriage. They raised six children; Carolyn Lorriane Dyson of Lexington Park, Lisa Marie Berry (Wayne), Melissa Ann Countiss (Darrell), Linda Michelle Dyson, June Loretta Smith (William), James Carroll Dyson, Jr. (Susan).

He had 18 grandchildren; Anthony Dyson, Sr., Latisha Curtis, Darius Gregory, Erika Berry, Ashley Berry, Imani Simon, Isaiah Countiss, LaKeisha Hopewell, Breanne Hopewell, Darrell Stewart, Darren Stewart, Shyanne Dyson, James Dyson III, DaSean Dyson, Jaden Dyson, Jameson Dyson, Savannah Dyson, & Samantha Dyson. He had 7 great grandchildren; Anthony Dyson, Jr., Jaheim Dyson, Naheim Dyson, Carmello Barnett, Amiyah Clayton, Jeremiah Clayton, and Deanna Short
He was the oldest of 16 children.

He is survived by 13 brothers and sisters; Pauline Dyson of Great Mills, MD, James Robert Dyson (Junior) of Lexington Park, MD, Andrew Dyson of Valley Lee, MD, Preston Dyson (Linda) of Valley Lee, MD, Irving Dyson of Drayden, MD, Lester Dyson of Lexington Park, MD, Earl Dyson of Piney Point, MD, Frank Dyson (Eloise) of Valley Lee, MD, Linda Lawrence (Charles) of Valley Lee, MD, Minister Kenneth Dyson (Janice) of Augusta, GA, Sharon Dyson of Morristown, TN, Janice Dyson of Washington, D.C., Darnell Dyson of Lexington Park, MD, sister-in-law Gladys Dyson of Lexington Park, MD and future son-in-law, Michael Lavon Chase. He had a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his sister Eleanor Dyson and a brother Alvin Dyson.

His pride and joy was his children and grandchildren. He just beamed when he spoke of them. His girls were always referred to as "Carroll's Daughters." He shared a special bond with his one and only son and namesake, James Jr. whom he affectionately referred to as "Junie."

He was an early riser and had no concept of the fact that others might not rise at the crack of dawn. He had no problem calling or showing up on your doorstep at an ungodly hour. James enjoyed going to yard sales, buying gifts for his grandchildren, and hanging out with his friends at designated locations in the Lexington Park area. He loved visiting with family more than anything.

After his most recent hospitalization he told the doctors that he could not wait to get to his daughter, Linda's house for his favorite bacon and egg breakfast with applesauce. James loved hats and was seldom seen without one. He enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins play, as well as watching the Family Feud & Matlock. He was dearly loved by many and will be sorely missed.

Family will unite with friends on Thursday, November 21, 2013 for visitation at 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Living Hope First United Pentecostal Church, 46694 Midway Drive, Lexington Park, MD. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, MD.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.