Ralph Eugene Culpepper

Ralph Eugene “Gene” Culpepper, 83, of Columbus, GA passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, August 14, 2015. A Graveside Service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery on Monday August 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Muriel Pitts officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3:00-5:00 PM in the Wynnton Room of Striffer-Hamby.

Mr. Culpepper, son of the late William Floyd Culpepper and late Mattie Belle Kemp Culpepper, was born September 3, 1931 in Chattahoochee County, GA. He was in the flooring business and was the Owner of Culpepper Flooring in Columbus. Mr. Culpepper served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

Other than his parents, Mr. Culpepper is preceded in death by his son, Edward Eugene Culpepper; four sisters and three brothers. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Culpepper of Columbus, GA; son Steven Culpepper of Columbus, GA; sisters Sarah C. Ginn, Patsy C. Miller, Peggy A. Culpepper, Jane C. Sterling (Billy), and Gloria C. Mastrean (Dan); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Columbus Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Columbus Hospice, 7020 Moon Road Columbus, GA 31909 or www.columbushospice.com. Online condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com.