Lawrence Francis Cullen Sr., 85

ROXANA - Lawrence Francis Cullen Sr., of Roxana, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin, Md. He was 85.

Mr. Cullen was born in Philadelphia on July 26, 1922, to the late John M. and Mary Louise (Doorley) Cullen.

He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Cullen was a member of American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard and a lifetime member of the Roxana Volunteer Fire Co.

He loved and trusted the Lord and was a member of the Roxana Methodist Church, where he was the past Sunday school superintendent.

He loved his garden and sharing his bounty with friends and neighbors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Blanche C. Cullen; three brothers, Amos, Fred and Clinton Cullen; and two sisters, Anna Mae Davis and Theresa Collins.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mildred Edna (Campbell) Cullen; two sons, Lawrence F. Cullen Jr. and his wife Linda and John Paul Cullen and his wife Carole. He is also survived by four sisters, Evelyn Davis of Parksley, Va., Alice Davidson of Dagsboro, Elaine Townsend of Seaford and Eva Tindall of Seaford; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Thatcher Street, where friends and family may call Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.

Interment will be at Carey's Cemetery in Frankford.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Lawrence's name to Roxana Methodist Church, 35901 Zion Church Road, Frankford, DE 19945.