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Fred Culpepper Obituary
Fred E. Culpepper Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Fred Ernest Culpepper Sr., 85, passed away Sept. 13, 2008, in his residence. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a designer. He was a member of First Presbyterian of Portsmouth and a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Ethel J. Culpepper; daughter, Arlene Goff; two sons, Fred E. Culpepper Jr. and wife Karen of Roanoke, Va., and David A. Culpepper of Portsmouth; and three grandchildren, Hunter, Jennifer and Jason. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery by the Rev. Walter C. Hunting with full military honors. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.
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William Davidson
September 16, 2008
Dear Aunt June,
Word has just reached me of Uncle Fred's passing. Sorry the timing will prevent attending the services. Please know that I will keep you and the family in my prayers.
William Albert
Alice Butler
September 16, 2008
David and June,
I am so sorry to read of Fred's passing this afternoon. I am out of town this week, but I wanted to let you all know I am certainly thinking of you both.
I knew Fred through the Mary Rice class. We had many wonderful conversations about my travel for the gov and he shared memories he had of his experiences. When he heard we were going to France, he always said "Bon Jour" and spoke to me in French.
What a nice man! We will miss him at First Presby. I pray for your peace and comfort during this time of sadness. He awaits us all as the Word tells us.
My sympathies, Alice Butler (Elder FPC)
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