Ivey S. Culpepper

Ivey S. Culpepper, 86 of Valdosta, died on Sunday, October 31, 2004 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born on December 21, 1917 in Echols County, he was the son of the late Jesse E. and Beulah Mae Peterson Culpepper. He farmed with his family in Echols County before going to work at Owens-Illinois Paper Mill where he worked for 28 years. He served his church, Forest Street Church of God, for many years in many different functions and particularly enjoyed his time directing the choir. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Mr. Culpepper is survived by his wife of 22 years, Thelma Z. Culpepper of Valdosta; sons and daughters-in-law, Herman and Carol Culpepper of Montgomery, AL, Rudolph and Linda Culpepper of Augusta, GA; Danny and Jo Culpepper of Valdosta; four grandchildren, Tammy and Scott Sherrod of Valdosta, Kevin and Cami Culpepper of Montgomery, AL, Phillip and Amy Culpepper of Vidalia, GA, Tony and Shirley Culpepper of Tampa, FL; step grandchildren, Jeff Vernon, Randall and Jackie Vernon all of Augusta, GA; a brother, Jesse Efford Culpepper of Valdosta and eight great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at the Forrest Street Church of God with Reverend Wayne Hughes officiating. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be conveyed to the family online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602