James Anthony Culver

He was a United States Army Veteran and was a member of the Kentucky National Guard. James was a diesel mechanic for 28 years and was ASE certified. He owned his own business and also worked for other companies. James was a past member of the Classic Cruisers and a devoted member of New Hope Pentecostal Church.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma “Jean” Culver; late-wife, Matilda Culver; parents, James and Elsie Culver; brother, James Larry Culver; sister, Chiquita Buchanan; daughters, Christy Drury and Ruthie Butler; and granddaughter, Summer Culver.

He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Farmer (Harold E.), Janet Young (Jim Hazel), and Loretta Butler; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, James Junior (J.J).

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at New Hope Pentecostal Church, 5 Meadow St, Henderson, KY 42420 with Rev. Tony Payne officiating. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the church and from Noon until service time on Friday. Burial will follow at Fernwood Cemetery in Henderson.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, www. donate.cancer.org.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.