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Thomas Leon Culver Sr.

1957 - 2020

Thomas Leon Culver Sr. obituary, 1957-2020, Gary, IN

BORN

1957

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Thomas Culver Obituary

Thomas Leon Culver, Sr. AKA Pork Chop-Chop, age 62, was born November 26, 1957, to the union of Isaac Culver and Anne Charley Culver. Thomas attend West Side High School and graduated in 1975. He worked for US Steel for 27 years. His last position he held was a blast furnace foreman. Thomas also worked 11 years at St. Margaret Hospital. Preceded in death by father Isaac Culver, Sr. and brother Hernando Culver. Thomas leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Anne Culver; loving wife, Zellareece Culver; two children, Latina James Cobb of Indianapolis, IN, and Thomas Leon Culver II of Gary, IN; two Grandchildren Thomas Leon Culver III and Jameer Cobb; sisters, Isatta Edwards, Carol (Greg) Williams, Faye (Tyrone) Harris; brother, Pastor Isaac Culver, Jr.; best friend Elvis Dicks; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Mr. Culver's services have been changed to Friday, March 20, 2020 from 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00a.m. All services at the Guy & Allen Chapel.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2020.

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April 1, 2020

My deepest sympathies.May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Always remember that God keeps in his memory those whom we lose because they are precious in his eyes (Psalms 116:15)

Cheryl Wilburn

March 22, 2020

To Reesie God Bless your entire family and give you peace during this sad time I am praying for you all.

Dallas Tipton

March 20, 2020

Culver Family

Rest well my childhood friend. The friend I would cover his newspaper route when you went out of town when we were kids.
From 3rd grade on we were strong. We played endless hours of football n basketball n baseball. We walked to school summer n winter from Beveridge to Tolleston then we rode the bus to West Side. Chop I'm gonna miss you but we got a ton of memories of crazy good times. Rest Well my Brother In-law our love for each other has no end. Until we meet again we will take care of each other knowing that we will all be together again

CHOP REST WELL BROTHER-IN-LAW
Dallas

March 20, 2020

Praying for fanily. Tommy will be missed. Love yall first cousin Betty and family

John David

March 20, 2020

I am praying for your family at this time of sorrow, it is these time where words just doesn't seem to express mine and my families wishes, for your strength during the home going of your family member.

GOD bless and stay strong in family.

Richard Gordon

March 20, 2020

My condolences to the Culver family. The joy of the Lord is our strength. Lean and depend on God,our refuge, the one he who can give us peace in the midst of life's storms.

Sharoniece Nora

March 19, 2020

Sending condolences and prayers to the family. Sorry for your loss.

March 19, 2020

Thomas Culver and I grew up in Sunday School at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Gary, Indiana. My prayers and condolences to the entire Culver family.

Servelure McMath Bostick

Min. Carl Gary IHS

March 19, 2020

Isaac Jr. and family I am praying your strength be made strong in the strength of Jesus Christ, that you all may endure this heavy moment of beareavement. God bless you all as your loved one rest in peace.

Bettye Galloway-Battle

March 19, 2020

Praying for the Culver family ...May God give the entire family strength and peace during this time in your life. May God bless and keep you ....(1975-Classmate)

Anita M Hudson

March 19, 2020

Sending prayers and deepest sympathies to the family. Sending my West classmates of 1980 hugs and blessings during this sad time.

Anita M Hudson

Jasmine Brown

March 18, 2020

My dearest sympathy for you and your family.

-The Brown family

Jean Hall

March 18, 2020

My condolences to the Culver family.

Sharon King

March 18, 2020

My Condolences to the Family! God Bless and give peace and comfort to you! We are praying for you!

Gina Hurt

March 18, 2020

Rest peacfully daddy Chop. You will be missed.

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Mar

20

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Jerusalem Baptist Church

1741 Fillmore Street, Gary, IN

Mar

20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Jerusalem Baptist Church

1741 Fillmore Street, Gary, IN

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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