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Otis CULBRETH Obituary
Mr. Culbreth was born Dec. 7, 1917, in Hope Mills, N.C., the son of the late Jim and the late Margie Culbreth. He was well known in Hampton and Newport News. His business, Otis Foreign Car Repair operated for 30 years in both cities. He was a racing enthusiast showing great interest in NASCAR and Indy racing.
His wife, Lola F. Culbreth; and their sons, Jimmy and Tommy Culbreth; and two daughters, Patsy and Linda Kaye Culbreth, preceded our Dad in death.
He is survived by three his sons, Lawrence D. "Peewee" Culbreth, Howard Culbreth, Johnny Culbreth; and three daughters, Wilma Jean Reuss, Gerry Colligan and Frankie Ourada; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family expresses deepest thanks to his loving caregiver, Tammy Wilson.
A graveside service will be held on Dec. 7, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Hampton Memorial Gardens. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Otis CULBRETH
December 14, 2009
Wilma and family
Saddened to hear about the passing of your Father. So many wonderful stories you shared with us about him and your Mother. We're here if you need us.
Karen, Ruth, Dorette & Michelle, your friends in Fitchburg, Mass.
December 8, 2009
To My wonderful Grandfather We Love You And Miss So Very Much Your Memories Will Live In Us All Take Care Of The Rest Of The Family Love you And Miss you Always Your GrandDaughter LeAnne,Husband Daniel,Children Michelle,Haley,Jordan,Maddy And Brody
Natalie Smith
December 8, 2009
Gerry, James and Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Remember the good times.
Frankie Ourada
December 7, 2009
Rest in Peace my beloved Father. I will never forget how you taught me the importance of !and appreciating all kinds of music. I will miss your stories and our great political debates. Please kiss Mama for me. We will miss you greatly.
Frankie, Chris, Stephanie, Bobby, Shanin, Breanna and Bradley.
Peggi Cameron
December 7, 2009
Gerry and Johnny, It has been a while since your Dad fixed my cars but I have such great memories of the stories he would tell each time I saw him. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
LaJuan Insley
December 7, 2009
PeeWee & Howard, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He is in a much better place.
LaJuan & Thorbon
December 6, 2009
Papa, I have so many good memories of growing up with you in my life. I will miss you so much. Take care of my big brothers Eric & Bobby up there. They love you, too.
Your Grandson Randy & wife, Kelly and Great Grandchildren, Jordan and Kailey.
Lory Crowder
December 6, 2009
Papa we remember the good times we have had with you, Phillip recalls talking with you about you being in the National Guard and guarding POW's after WWII. Rest in Peace, you will be missed but never forgoten....Love Always Gran-daughter Lory, husband Phillip and Great Grandchildren Anna and Phillip, Jr.
Bruce & Laura Gilbert
December 6, 2009
Gerry, you are in our thoughts and prayers, may good times and memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
December 6, 2009
Thanks for all the great memories and stories you always shared. We will always love and miss you. , Love , Deanie , Patrick , JK , Coty and Stormi
Gerry Colligan
December 6, 2009
Guests.....please sign your entries. It will mean alot to the family.
Thanks, Gerry
Gerry Colligan
December 6, 2009
Dad, you lived a long and good life. Being born in 1917, you have just about seen it all. The values you taught us when we were growing up are priceless. I hope that we will all strive to teach those same values to our kids and grand kids. You will be greatly missed. We love you. Rest in peace.
Wilma Morris-Reuss
December 6, 2009
Rest in Peace Daddy. You will be remembered by your 23 Grandchildren; 42 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. And thanks for all the things you taught us throughout the years. Miss you. Wilma Jean
December 6, 2009
Rest in peace Otis. We will miss you.
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