Earl McCullah, age 96 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in Hospice of Dayton. He was born in LaFollette, Tennessee in 1916 the son of Harve & Eliza (Wilson) McCullah. He was retired from Frigidaire General Motors and enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by his 3 children Carole (Tony) Walsh of Dayton, Janice (Dennis) Clase of Huntsville, and Bob McCullah of West Alexandria, 5 grandchildren Kimberly Richison, Timothy Richison, Cindy (Tim) Turner, Rob McCullah, and Kristen (Timmy) Nelson, 7 great grandchildren, a brother Roy McCullah of Tennessee, a sister Irene Richardson of Dayton and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 63 years Dorothy McCullah, and several brothers and sisters. The family would like to thank Dr. Kahn and the HV4 Nursing Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital for care and compassion during this difficult time.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, 11890 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City with Minister Randy Warner of the Lake Ave. Christian Church, New Carlisle officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Earl''s memory to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420 Services have been entrusted to the Blessing Funeral Home, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.