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March 19, 2019
Columbus, GA- George Spencer Cullen of Columbus died on March 19, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm, on March 22 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Rd. in Columbus. The celebration will continue immediately following the service at the Cullen home. George was born in Evanston, IL and raised in Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Betty Cullen, and his two brothers, Tom and Hurley Cullen. Surviving family includes George's wife Patti Cullen; his daughter, Sally Dukes (Travis); grandson, Travis Dukes Jr.; his sisters, Cissy Cullen and Cathy Hedglin; many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and Sally's mother, Bawana Cullen.
George graduated from Auburn University, was a member of SAE fraternity, and a lifelong supporter of the university. After college, he lived and worked in Columbus. George was a member of the Jaycees, past president of the Miss Georgia Pageant Association, and former professional car racer. George's love for travel began in college and continued throughout his life, including extensive traveling with Patti throughout the country and in Europe. George was an avid reader, enjoyed bike-riding, snow-skiing, Auburn football games, and sharing his home with family and friends. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in George's memory to the John B. Amos Cancer Fund, 707 Center St., Suite 100, Columbus, GA 31901 or to a charity of your choice.
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Eugene (Gene) J Bazemore Sr
March 19, 2025
As previously stated, George (Pep) Cullen was a great friend and SAE brother. He was an insperation to me during our Auburn years and as a room mate during our times together. Wishing all of his family and friends a blessed remembrance of a fun guy and "one of a kind" with a great personality.
May God Bless his family and friends. Pep and Ray Allen Phi Alpha Brothers! Eugene (Gene) Bazemore Sr. 1963-64
Eugene (Gene) Bazemore
March 15, 2021
George and I with Ray Allen (all SAE brothers) were very close and roomed together at Auburn for several quarters in an off campus apartment. Pep as we all called him was a very caring person and lots of fun. As a team we enjoyed the Auburn life and particular during the summer months. Always remember Pep as a great fun person and never had a negative thought. Everything was positive and fun with a great friend at the time. Always wanted to reconnect with Pep and Ray. Phi Alpha brothers... and RPI my great friend of Auburn days "Pep" . Probably no one knew of his nick name that Ray Allen and I gave him. That is because he was always soooooooooooo peppy.
Gene Bazemore
May 25, 2019
Patti and family, sorry to hear about "Pep" and your loss. Pep, Ray Allen and I (Eugnene (Gene) Bazemore) roomed together in Auburn during our college days. Pep was always so energetic and tons of fun. I know that you will miss him and hope and pray for your peace in his remembrance. Gene Bazemore, Orlando, Fl & Fort Pierce FL
Kerry Barwick
March 22, 2019
Patti and family,
Butch and I are deeply sorry George has passed. May you always be comforted by your many loving memories of him and what he has meant to all who knew him. Please know that God will sustain you and give you peace.
Brenda Rose
March 21, 2019
Patti, so sorry to hear of George's passing. May you be surrounded by God's love, comfort, & peace.
Bertha Hicks
March 21, 2019
Sorry for your loss may there be comfort in knowing that god cares for you. 1peter 5:6,7
Joretha Ryles
March 21, 2019
Thinking of you in the time of your Loss. I have been praying for your strength. God will take care of you! May he continue to watch over you and again, my heart and prayers goes out to you and the family.
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Celebration of Life
3:00 p.m.
Vance-Brooks Funeral Home - Columbus4048 Macon Rd. P. O. Box 8066, Columbus, GA 31907
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