William Paul "Bill" Cully

CULLY, William Paul "Bill" The memorial service for William Paul "Bill" Cully, 81, will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, October 27, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1715 Broad River Road, officiated by Rev. William Powell and Rev. George Head. Arrangements are being handled by Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia. Mr. Cully died Thursday, (October 18, 2007). Born in Hartford, he was the oldest son of William Brennan and Catherine Scully Cully. He served in the US Army as Master Sergeant of the 43rd Division Army Band. Bill was well known for his trombone playing with many big bands including the Gene Krupa, Guy Lombardo, Dean Hudson, Tony Pastor, Jimmy Farr and Left Bank Bands and mentored many trombonists throughout his career. He led his own band, The Bill Cully Orchestra in Richmond, VA in the 1960's. He especially enjoyed playing his trombone when his wife could join him as the dance band singer. He also worked many years in the insurance business. Bill's quick wit, sense of humor, and positive attitude endeared him to many, including those who lovingly cared for him these last few years whether at Lexington Medical Center, NHC of Lexington, or Harbison Hall Assisted Living. He loved his friends with a passion and there were many; his family is grateful for all the help they provided. He was a very devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Jackie Cully, their son, Terry Wayne Cully, and sisters, Grace Sullivan and Genevieve Guiffre. Surviving are his brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Joan Cully of Hartford, Don and Renee Cully of Richmond, VA; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Ed Diesel and sister, Lorraine Meade all of Hartford; daughter-in-law, Nancy H. Cully of West Columbia; sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Sally Cully of Youngstown, OH, Neal and Rachelle Cully of Colorado Springs, CO, and Paul and Virginia Cully of Hebron; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanine and Tom Marsh of Columbia, SC; grandsons, Brennen Cully of West Columbia, Bryan (Meredith) Cully of Lexington, Kevin (Hollie) Marsh of Moore, Glenn Cully of Hebron; granddaughters, Maria Marsh (Glenn) Godfrey of Denver, CO, Melody and McKayla Cully, both of Colorado Springs, CO, Britt (Dave) Claeys of Richmond, VA, Shay Cully of West Hartford, Georgia Cully of Hebron; great-grandsons, Tucker Claeys of Richmond, VA and Nicholas Ramos of West Hartford; great-granddaughters, Emily Cross-Cully and Anna Cully of Lexington and Ella Grace and Alle Marie Marsh both of Moore, Logan Claeys of Richmond, VA and Cheyenne Ramos of West Hartford. Memorials may be made to Yacht Cove Community Church, 109 Shoreline Drive, Columbia, SC 29212. www.thompsonsfuneral.com