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Roger Culbertson Obituary

GASTONIA - Roger "Paw Paw" Jennings Culbertson, 75, passed away Aug. 1, 2015, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 21, 1940, in Cleveland County, son of the late Clarence and Eula Mae Pruitt Culbert-son.

Mr. Culbertson was a US Navy veteran and was formerly employed with Lion Services of Charlotte.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Tweed Culbertson; six brothers; and a sister.

Roger is survived by his sons, Chuck Culbertson of Gastonia and Ronnie Culbertson, who is currently serving abroad with the US Navy; daughter, Darlene Basile and husband Mike of DeLand, FL; sister, Louise Rice of Gastonia; and grandchildren, Patrick and Mary Culbertson, and Ashley Basile.

A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Larry Liverette, will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Road, Gastonia.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28204.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Aug. 6, 2015.

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August 7, 2015

R.I.P. Roger Larry from Doo Drop Inn, you will be missed.

Rosalie Pagliuca

August 6, 2015

Rest In Peace Roger, You will be missed in our music world...Condolences to the whole family (DustyRose)

Trannie Roberson

August 6, 2015

Roger, YOU left so suddenly, and I shall miss you so much. Our daily talks will be no more. I will not forget your kindness, sharing, and generosity over the Internet.I found you to be a remarkable man. You are with God, and your wife and loved ones now and pain no more.
My deepest condolences to family and friends

Trannie

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