It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Douglas Culps at the age of 63 on September 25, 2019. He was born in Pasadena, TX to Brooksie and Wally Culps on October 17, 1955. He was a long time resident of Baytown Texas and a member of Pasadena High School’s graduating class of 1974.
Jim is survived by his daughters, Lisa Anderson, Grace Culps and Julie Larson and son-in-law Michael Larson; son, Joshua Culps; three grandchildren, Phoebe Culps, Jonathan Anderson and Olivia Anderson survive James. Other surviving family members include his brother, David Culps.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Brooksie Neil (Whitfield) Culps and his father, Wallace Douglas Culps.
Jim began a 30+ year career at Albemarle in 1987 as journeyman electrician. Throughout his career, he was promoted through the ranks as a Shift Foremen, Foreman, and to his most recent role as a Planner/Supervisor. He was a very well respected employee, responsible for many improvements to the plant site’s electrical safe work practices attributed to his thoughtful input and direction.
Jim enjoyed playing sports, singing and playing his guitar. He enjoyed playing football, baseball, and basketball as a teenager and even in his later years he could be seen shooting hoops with the kids. He was quite an accomplished guitar player and played in a neighborhood band as a teenager and later on he enjoyed playing his guitar in church and other gatherings.
He was always there to help a friend or neighbor troubleshoot an electrical problem, rebuild a fence, or repair a roof. He touched the lives of many people and was a kind generous man, good friend, and devoted family man. A deep void has been left in the hearts of his family and friends.
They say you can pick your friends but you can’t pick your family. If I could have picked my family, I would have picked you as my brother. Love ya little brother.