Roy C. Kulp

1926 - 2015

Roy C. Kulp - 88, of Hatfield, PA; formerly of Chalfont, PA went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at his residence.

He was the loving husband of Jean (Smith) Kulp for 33 years. Roy was born in Harleysville, PA to the late William F. & Elsie (Clemens) Kulp.

He graduated from Souderton High School, class of 1944. Roy was employed as a Salesperson for T.D. Keyser in Lansdale for 27 years. He was member of the Shiloh-MacCalla Lodge #558 in Souderton for 50 years and a former member of the Bucks County Historic Tourist Commission in Doylestown. Roy was former member of Zion Mennonite Church and currently attended Souderton Mennonite Church. He was an avid reader who loved collecting books. Roy was a freelance writer and historian that knew local and American history. He loved taking care of flowers.

In addition to his wife, Roy is survived by three daughters, Joy Bishop & husband, Barry of Telford, PA, Krista Gulich of Doylestown, PA, Merry Tyranski & husband, Al of Slatington, PA; two sons, Roy T. Kulp & wife, Debbie of Odessa, FL, Todd Kulp of Houston, TX; two step-sons, David Hawk & wife, Jody of Bellaire, TX, Barry Hawk & wife, Patti of Houston, TX; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Lloy Kulp, and two brothers, Homer & Robert Kulp.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Inurnment will take place at Zion Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Souderton Mennonite Church, 105 W. Chestnut St., Souderton, PA 18964 or Hospice Memorial Fund c/o Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960.

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com