Tom Culp

Tom Culp obituary, Linden, TN

Tom Culp

Tom Culp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Young Funeral Home on Oct. 16, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Mr. John Thomas "Tom" Culp, 83, of Linden, passed away Wednesday October 15, 2025 with loved ones by his side. He was born in Linden to the late Roy Culp and Iris Moore Culp. He was a graduate of Linden High School, Class of 1960. Tom was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a long time member of the Cedar Creek Church of Christ, where he was the song leader for many years.
Tom worked with his father on their family Century Farm for many years and was a long time employee of Perry Farmers Co-op until he retired in 2004. Besides farming, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, tractor pulls, telling stories of old times spent with his grandparents, playing games on his ipad, and he especially enjoyed time spent with his family.
In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by a son Corey Lee Culp and a sister Carolyn Culp Christy.
Tom leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Lee Culp, his daughters Tammy (Jamie) Clifton and Trudy (Bobby) Hinson, grandchildren Evan Cunningham, Ciara Cunningham, Brody Hinson, Garron (Hannah) Hinson and Justin Sipes, 5 great-grandchildren Liam, Everett, Nora, Landon and Caroline, a step-granddaughter Katie (Michael) Hensley, step-grandchildren Jaylon and Olivia, a brother Paul Culp and a host of other loving family members and many, many friends.
To send flowers
to the family, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Young Funeral Home

25 Buffalo River Heights Road, Linden, TN 37096

Make a Donation
in Tom Culp's name

How to support Tom's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Tom Culp's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Tom Culp's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?