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George Brandon McCullough passed away on August 24,
"Together Again"
2008 in the home of Obie and Betty Bender. He was born on March 16, 1912 in Pelham, Georgia to the late Rev. George and Frances McCullough. To that union was born eleven children. George grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida and moved to Canton, Ohio in 1942. He was employed by the Hoover Company and worked there for 34 years before retiring. He served in World War II in the 1888th Aviation Division as a Staff Sergeant in India and Burma. He was a faithful member of St. Paul A.M.E Church for more than 30 years. There he served on the Steward Board, Usher Board, sang in the Senior Choir, taught Sunday School and was director of the Chancellor Choir. At his death, George was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and served one term as Vice president of the congregation. He was also a member of Hiram Abiff Lodge No. 72 for more than 50 years. George was the father of two children, George (Bobby) McCullough and Betty Jean McCullough Bender. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; his son, George Junior; four brothers; and five sisters. He leaves to mourn his daughter, Betty and son-in-law Obie; four grandchildren, Lydia (Ken), Craig, Rhonda and Monica; five great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a loving sister, Aver Gray of Tallahassee, Florida; and several special nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral per George's request. The family will have a viewing at the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel on Wednesday, August 27 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Forest Hill Cemetery, 4414 Cleveland Ave. NW. with Pastor Robert Smith officiating. Those wishing to share a fond memory or their condolences may sign the Reed on-line guestbook at our website
www.reedfuneralhome.com
(Reed, 330-477-6721)
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Memories and Condolences
for George McCullough
LUCAS CURTIS & FAMILY
September 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cheri
September 2, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Judy Coles (Allen)
August 31, 2008
Extending my deepest sympathy to your family during this time of sorrow and sadness.
C Polk
August 27, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Nancy Daly
August 27, 2008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Bender,
I didn't know Mr. McCullough but after listening to Lydia talk about what a character he was, I would have liked to have met him. Hopefully, the wonderful memories you have of your time spent with him will comfort you in your time of loss. God Bless you and your family.
Brenda & Caldwell Graves
August 27, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Po;l
August 26, 2008
To my beautiful cousins,
You all know I love you, and am praying for you, too. Dad McCulloggh has made his transition never to suffer any more pain, or grief. Yes, we will miss him because we loved him, but you can be sure that the place of rest will be occupied by one of the finest this side of heaven!
Love,
Cousin
Hallie Eford
August 26, 2008
To the Bender and McCullough Family
You have my deepest sympathy and are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Janet Martin
August 26, 2008
Dear Betty, Obie & Family: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father and loved one. May your memories bring you comfort. God bless you.
Carrie McNeal & Family
August 26, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Lucas
August 26, 2008
John and Cleo Lucas our prayers are with you.
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