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Loyd Culbertson Obituary

Winterville Loyd D. Culbertson, 93, of Winterville, died peacefully Monday, May 9, 2011, at Quiet Oaks Nursing Home. Mr. Culbertson was the son of the late Preacher W. J. Culbertson and Willie Mae Tucker. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Gladys Vera Trusty Culbertson. Mr. Culbertson was a 1939 graduate of Winterville High School. After high school he attended some classes at UGA, and graduated from a vocational school in Clarkesville with a degree in machine shop. He also served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed out in the Pacific as an engineer on an amphibious landing craft carrier during World War II. Mr. Culbertson retired from Kendall in 1983. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Mack and Lynda Culbertson and Mike and Barbara Culbertson; sister, Bonnie Phillips; grandchildren, Dana (Kevin) Peneguy, Wesley (Tracy) Culbertson, Kim (Kevin) Smith, Lisa (Rodney) Wilson, Grant (Suzanne) Culbertson, and Billy (Michelle) Culbertson; 13 great-grandchildren; niece, Marie Phillips; nephews, David (Julie) Phillips and Mike (Dawn) Phillips, and several great-nieces and -nephews, all of Winterville. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at Lord & Stephens East. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the Lord & Stephens East Chapel, with interment to follow in Arnoldsville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Quiet Oaks Nursing Home. Lord & Stephens East is in charge of arrangements. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.onlineathens.com Athens Banner-Herald, Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on May 10, 2011.

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James C. Mercer, Jr., Mayor

May 11, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

May 11, 2011

Our prayers are with your family during this sad time. Travis & Peggy Gabriel, Crawford, Ga.

Grace Norman

May 10, 2011

Sorry we will not be able to make it to the visitation or the funeral but, ya'll will be in thoughts and prays during this time of loss. Mrs. Power, Tony and Grace Norman

Phil & Sonya Davis

May 10, 2011

Sorry for your loss.

berta wymbs

May 10, 2011

sorry about your loss i worked with cub. all called him when he worked at kendall cub was a verry good man my family new him befor i was born and my mom told me his farther married her and my dad.so sorry may god bless,

Judy Wilson

May 10, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Laura Brown

May 10, 2011

Hugs and prayers for the family.
Laura (Verner) Brown

Diane Brady

May 10, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences, During this diffecult time. God bless you all.

Diane Brady--Mark Brady

Vickie Bley

May 10, 2011

As tears flow, so will memories and laughter of shared moments of a life celebrated. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Peace be with you. Vickie & Bruce Bley

Pamela Pittman

May 10, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

stanley and allena armour

May 10, 2011

you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes East Chapel

May 10, 2011

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