Gary Alden "Coach" Culpepper

Gary "Coach" Culpepper

Gary "Coach" Culpepper, 80, of San Saba, Tx. passed into the loving arms of the Lord on January 13, 2026 surrounded by his family at Goldthwaite Health and Rehab. A funeral service for Gary will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026 at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Sloan Community, San Saba, Tx. and will be officiated by Rev. Bill Proctor. Interment will take place at New Hope Cemetery following the funeral service. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba, Tx.

Gary was born on May 23, 1945 in Cisco, Texas. He graduated from Coahoma High School, and received a Bachelor's degree from Angelo State College. He was a high school coach and teacher for over 30 years, having served all over Texas, including Kress, McCamey, Monahans and Pfulgerville.

Gary is now with his beloved wife Linda, who passed away almost exactly 1 year before his death. Linda and Gary were married for 61 years, and lived in San Saba for the last 20 years after he retired from coaching. Gary bought a piece of land in San Saba, and spent his days raising longhorn cattle, hunting, fishing, and showing 4 grandchildren how to live life, give glory to God, and care for everyone. Gary and Linda were members of New Hope Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his daughter Tammy and husband Kile Watson and grandchildren Zachary, Luke, and Caleb Watson, and Hannah and husband Josh Robbins. He is also survived by his sisters Geraldine Culpepper Mallett and Ginger Wilcox, his brother Joe Ray Culpepper, and his uncle Ronny Price.

Pallbearers will be: Zach Watson, Luke Watson, Caleb Watson, Joshua Robbins, Thomas Petmecky, and Troy Petmecky.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make memorial donations to the Mission's Fund of the New Hope Presbyterian Church: 9615 FM 2732 San Saba, Texas 76877

Online condolences can be made at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com