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John Culpepper Obituary
Mr. Culpepper was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp., having served in WWII and he retired from Baggett Steel Erection Co. He served as a minister for over thirty-eight years and pastored several churches including Wake Forrest Pentecostal Church in Thomastown in the 1950's and Plain Pentecostal Church in Richland.
At the time of his death he was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Richland where he has served as a Sunday School teacher and youth minister.
Mr. Culpepper was a very loving, caring and kind-hearted person. Over his life-time he reached out to many people in need and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Dewey Culpepper and Edna Mae Frazier Culpepper, and brother, James Norris Culpepper.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Hiltara Lacey Culpepper of Richland; daughter Dorinda Holeman and husband Timothy (Bo) of Brandon; and grandsons Dexter Edward Holeman and wife Megan and Derek Wade Holeman and wife Jessica.
Memorials may be made to First United Pentecostal Church, 122 McBride St., Richland, MS 39218.
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Stephen, Misty, and Benjamin Pruitt
April 10, 2008
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Marshall
April 9, 2008
May God be with your family during this time of sorrow, I will keep your family in my prayers.
Elinda Johnson
April 9, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family.
Betty and Jim Null
April 9, 2008
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of your loss.
Liz Quarles
April 8, 2008
Mrs. Culpepper, Dorinda, Bo, Dexter, Megan, Derick and Jessica,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know how hard it is to give up our loved ones. Praise God that we know he was a Christian and is with God in heaven. That is the best comfort you can have. I am sorry we couldn't be there with you tonight at the funeral home and tomorrow at the service. Our prayers are with you. Love, Ricky, Liz and Emily Quarles
Cleo Torrence
April 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tammy Rayborn
April 8, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
CHARLIE&BARBARA LAWRENCE
April 8, 2008
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS,AUNTSIS SPOKE OF YOU'LL SO OFTEN,
James, Kristy, & Zak Harris
April 8, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. We love you, Dexter.
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