Emerson Howard McCullen

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• Also Known As: Shorty
• Residence: 1982, Pender, North Carolina, USA

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Emerson McCullen

Daily News, The (Jacksonville, NC) - Sunday, June 27, 2010

SURF CITY - Emerson Howard "Shorty" McCullen, 68, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2010, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

He is survived by his son, Kelly Emerson McCullen and wife, Erin; and his sweetheart of over 30 years, Jean Brown; and their little dog, Ginger. He leaves behind four brothers and sisters, Judy Mc Cullen Harrell, Durwood Mc Cullen, Dale Mc Cullen and Joy Mc Cullen Horrell; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Mc Cullen and Pauline Boyette Mc Cullen and his brother, Ray Mc Cullen.

Shorty was born in Sampson County on May 10, 1942, and graduated from Hobbton High School in 1960. He was a former part-owner of Edge Cabinet County in Clinton. He moved to Topsail Island in 1979, where he worked in construction until his retirement in 2004. He was co-owner of the Sea Scape Motel and Jean Brown Real Estate Inc. in Surf City. He loved to deep sea fish, cook pigs and work in his flower and vegetable garden and watch sports. He was a friend to all who knew him.

A memorial service will be Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Surf City Soundside Park, at the swing bridge in Surf City.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Gilligan's Empty Stocking Fund, 14085 NC Hwy. 50, Surf City, NC 28445.

Daily News, The (Jacksonville, NC) - Sunday, June 27, 2010

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