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Mark Culwell Obituary
Culwell Sr.
CORSICANA,TX.-
Mr. Mark M. Culwell, Sr., 81, passed away January 11, 2010 in Corsicana. He was born December 28, 1928 to Marion Monroe and Kitty Jones Culwell in McAllen, Texas.
Mark has been an outstanding member of the Corsicana community since 1958 when he became employed by the Corsicana ISD, first as a coach and athletic director, high school principal, and then 13 years as Superintendent. He spent many years serving as Administrator of Collins Scholarship Program and Region XII Education Service Center Board of Directors, serving as President for several years. Mark was an active member of Westhill Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. M. M. Culwell; his sister, Doris Rhea Stroud; brother-in-law, Audie L. Stroud; brother-in-law, John W. Voss; brother, Douglas L. Culwell; and niece, Linda Stroud.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gwen Bankhead Culwell; sons, Mark M. Culwell, Jr. and wife Mindy of Dallas, Texas and Curtis Culwell and wife Gayle of Garland, Texas; daughters, Libby Harris and husband Ron of Fairfield, Texas and Caroline Southard and husband Jon of Barry, Texas; grandchildren, Jeff Nelson, Joni Jennings, Courtney Nelson, Ashley Olin, Kady Culwell, Madelyn Powell, Lauren Cypert, Kevin Culwell, Steely Southard, Keller Southard, and Paxton Southard; great-grandchildren, Frankie Nelson, Cade Nelson, Paige Jennings, Payton Jennings, Hadley Powell, Kennedy Cypert; sister, Lila Voss, and thirteen nieces and nephews.
A visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 14, 2010 in the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Culwell
Brooke Dalton
April 25, 2010
Culwell Family,
I always had such admiration and respect for Mr. Culwell. He was the administrator for the Collins Scholarship when I became a recipient. He was always so encouraging and just a bright spot in my pursuit of a higher education. I feel blessed to have known such a wonderful man.
Brooke Dalton RN, BSN
Rodney Payne
January 22, 2010
Culwell Family, I am very saddened to hear that Mr. Culwell passed away. He was a giant of a man in my eyes. He always had a nice, and encouraging word for me. I am a better person today because of him. I love all of you very much, and will keep you in my prayers.
Sue Lancaster
January 19, 2010
I always looked up to and admired Mr. Culwell as a great man and educator. May God grant you peace and strength as you deal with your loss.
Sue Lancaster
Collins Middle School
James Spencer
January 14, 2010
Libby and family,
My thoughts are with you during this time. Mr. Culwell touched many young lives and always had a kind word and a smile for me and whomever else he would pass. I'll never forget him.
Sandy Davenport
January 14, 2010
Culwell Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the memories of your loved one bring you peace in the days ahead.
Sandy Davenport
GarlandISD - Special Education Dept.
Joyce Garner
January 14, 2010
With sympathy and love.
January 13, 2010
Caroline,
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Tommy,DiAnna,Drew & Megan Walter
January 13, 2010
Mrs. Culwell, Curtis, Libby and the rest of the Culwell family: I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Culwell's passing. I was fortunate to have him as my principal for three years before he was named CISD's superintendent. He was a very fair and kind man and those of us who were lucky enough to have him as our principal benefited greatly from his wisdom and kindness.
Warmest regards,
Mike Keeney
Humble, TX
January 13, 2010
Granville G. and Joan Summitt
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