Kenneth Edward Cullum

Kenneth Edward “Kenny” Cullum, 65, died November 1, 2024. His life began February 15, 1959 in South Haven, the youngest of three children born to James and Hazel Cullum. He married the love of his life, Kelly Grayam September 23, 1994 in Las Vegas Nevada. She survives.

Kenny was known as the “Bud Man” for many in Niles. He delivered beer and wine for Bud Distributing. Kenny loved sports of all kinds and many teams, especially; the Tigers, Notre Dame and Michigan State. He was a star high school athlete at South Haven in baseball and basketball. He also loved pitching for softball into his late thirties. Kenny enjoyed being by the water; if on the lake with his dogs or catching a 150 pound fish in Florida. He was often seen hanging out with his dogs; Mama DD, Denver and Coco. Most of all Kenny loved traveling and being with his wife Kelly.

Kenny will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Kelly Cullum; nephews, Travis Cullum, Eric Cullum; nieces, Stephanie Copeman, Sarah Soon.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Jim and Harold.

Kenny’s Celebration of Life will be held Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:00p.m. with family and friends gathering from 12:00p.m. until the time of the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home, Niles. Please share a memory or a message online: Halbritterwickens.com