J. Ned Culler

CULLER, J. Ned, passed away May 2, 2010 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Jessie Clements Culler; and a son, E. Olen Culler. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara C. Mize Boyd of Richmond; his son, David A. Culler (Cecelia) of Farmville; his grandsons, David Mize (Kelly) and Christopher Mize (Marianne), all of Richmond; his granddaughter, Jill E. Culler of Columbia, Md.; his great-grandsons, Oakley, Ned and Brodie Mize; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Caleb and Michelle; and his devoted friend and companion, Katherine Burch. Mr. Culler was a retired postal supervisor and a charter member of Derbyshire Baptist Church. He was a member of the Richmond Scottish Rite Bodies and a 33rd Degree I.G.H. This was his 40th year as a Master Mason, having served as Worshipful Master of Tuckahoe Lodge #347 AF & AM in 1976, and District Deputy of District 15C in 1978. He served as secretary of the Tuckahoe Lodge for nine years and was known for his inspiring poetry and meaningful and excellent presentations of Masonic Ritual and Degree lectures. The family will receive friends at Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., on Wednesday, May 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Ned's life will be held in the chapel of Derbyshire Baptist Church on Thursday, May 6, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Derbyshire Baptist Church or the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center, 4202 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va., 23227.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.