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Lawrence Eugene Culp

Lawrence Culp Obituary

Lawrence Eugene Culp "Gene" SUMMERVILLE - Lawrence Eugene "Gene" Culp, of Summervillle, SC, passed away May 7, 2009 at Charleston's Paul H. Johnson Veteran's Hospital due to a lingering illness. He was born June 18, 1941 in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of Marjorie and Harlen Culp. They lived in Rarden, Ohio and then moved to Roseville where Gene attended high school. Culp Orthodontic Lab worked with many local dental offices in the Charleston area. Gene was a part-time professional photographer, specializing in local weddings and reunions. He was an inventor and enjoyed fishing. He loved dancing and socializing with friends and spending time with his children. He is survived by his sister, Charlotte Brown, in Barberton, Ohio, his 4 children: Christopher and Nathan Culp of Beaufort, SC, Yvonne Groen of Jacksonville, NC, 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A private memorial service is planned for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers a cash or non-cash contribution may be made to the Charleston VA Medical Center Voluntary Service, (843) 789-7488 or (843) 789-7230. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Culp

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Yvonne Groen

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Tonya Corrigan

May 24, 2009

To Grandpa Gene,

I will never forget when you helped me with my 6th grade science project. You showed me how to use acrylics and I made a glow in the dark model of an atom. I got an A thanks to you. It is that memory that I will be able to share with my daughter as she grows up. That and the embarrassing moment when my mom had to pick me up early from school and announced to you that I had become a woman that day. I was mortified, but you didn't make a big deal out of it, so it seemed ok. Yeah, I can talk about it now and laugh. I know you are in a better place and we will see you again some day. You will be missed and are always loved!

To the Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know it has been a while since we have seen each other, but I do still think about each of you every day. I hope you are all doing well and that we can see each other very soon.

Love always,
Tonya Corrigan

Debby Benton

May 23, 2009

Thanks for sharing your dad with me,thru good times and bad.My heart is heavy with sadness for the lose of your dad. He and I always discussed that any man could be a father but it took a special man to be a DAD. He will live on in your memories and with your laughter he also will be smiling for he beleived in living life as if it was your last tommorrow and makeing it count for something to himself and anyone else whom he came into contact with.

Shonda Strickland

May 23, 2009

Thank you for being in my life and teaching me all that I learned about family and being a good person and parent. I hope to see u again some day and tell Granny and Grandpa I said Hello. Thank you for being MY DAD. Love u lots and miss u even more

Jennifer HIcks

May 22, 2009

You are all in my thoughts and in his own unique way he will be missed.

Theresa Padgett

May 22, 2009

I know this is very hard for you. Losing your Dad is like losing your knight in shining armor. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nathan Culp

May 20, 2009

My dad was a very simple man.
Yet a man that yearned to make the world a better place.
He has provided me the wisdom and logic that I give to my children (his 4 grandkids) today.
- Be a leader when you are able.

- What the mind can conceive and believe it will achieve.

- Don't lie cheat or steal.

But above all
Be noble, just and true!

I'm not sad that you have died dad; but because I will miss you here on earth.

Thank you all so much for writing in my dad's guestbook.

Theresa L. (Brown) Wildman

May 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

I remember when I first met Uncle Gene. It took me awhile to call him "Uncle", but then I realized we had a lot in common (other than being related) and we not only began a kinship, but a friendship as well. I will miss him deeply.

"He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man" ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

May God comfort, strengthen, and keep you.

Hugs, prayers, and love,

Linda Mathis

May 19, 2009

I worked with Gene for many years but we lost touch a few years ago. I have thought of him often and wish I had known of his advanced illness. I will always cherish our 'orthodontic'
friendship. Please accept my sincere
sympathy.

Laticia Navarre

May 18, 2009

I dont' know the word's to say how much you're going to be missed, eventhough your family grieves for you our hearts are filled with bliss, to know you're always watching us in the wonderful place you now live.

Christopher Lawrence Culp

May 17, 2009

When I read this poem I am hearing Dad's voice speaking ...

There is so much the Author, Ruth Ann Mahaffey encapsulates in her poem below.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Words within the poem remind me of Dad of his ways, his words, and his muse.
e.g. "... that I arrived okay", Our religious beliefs include a return to Our Heavenly Father. Our philosophy "one day at a time." And echoes of "footsteps."