April 3, 1940 - July 14, 2018

Jim Cullison died peacefully at home on July 14, 2018, at the age of 78 in Downey, California. He was a long time resident of Downey, living there since 1974. He was a loving Husband, Dad, and Grandpa. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading the Bible, watching movies, and being around his dogs.

He is survived by his children Shirley Cullison-Manuel, Jimmie Cullison, and Sharon Slagle, son-in-law Mike Slagle, grandchildren Daniel Slagle, Felicia Manuel, Erica Manuel, Jason Slagle, Jessica Slagle, and Darius Manuel, sisters Linda Hoshor, Donna Kemp, and JoAnn Tokar. He also leaves behind an extended family including nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is predeceased by his loving wife Rose Cullison, his father Guy Cullison, and his mother Esther Dunlap Cullison.

He was born near Birds Illinois on April 3, 1940. He worked at 7-up Bottling Company for about 35 years, and only had to stop because of injury. He married Rose Olmo in 1962.

Visitation will be from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Stricklin/Snively Mortuary in Long Beach on Thursday 7/26/18. Funeral services for Jim will be at The Walk Church in Norwalk on Friday 7/27/18 at 10:00am. Jim will be laid to rest at Rose Hills Cemetery.