Mr. Larry O. Culp

A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Larry passed away January 31, 2012 after a short but courageous battle with lymphoma. Larry was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 28, 1964 to Emora and Ruth Culp.

He entered the Army in 1964, and served three tours of duty in Vietnam as a combat engineer with distinction. After retiring in 1986 Larry worked for the State of Oklahoma’s Emergency Management Agency until his retirement in 2005.

Larry was an avid Civil War enthusiast who made yearly visits to Culp’s Hill in Gettysburg, and also enjoyed Civil War reenactments. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and playing with his ten grandchildren who will miss him very much. Larry was a tremendous family man who cared deeply for his wife, children, and grandchildren. He always put his family first before himself and spent his life making sure his family was taken care of.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents Emora and Ruth Culp; and his sister Bobbie Downing.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Brenda; brother Ben; four sons David, Steven, Terry and Scott; grandchildren Alexis, Kalista, Carson, Megan, Abigail, Haiven, Gabrielle, Selina, Emma, and Caroline whom he loved dearly.

Arrangements are trusted to the care of Primrose Funeral Service, www.primrosefuneralservice.com.