Richard S. Culliver

LEXINGTON - Richard Steven Culliver, 9, was granted his angel wings on ¬¬¬Sunday, August 24 , 2014. His final days were spent surrounded by family and close friends.

On October 4, 2012, Richard was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, Diffuse Intrisic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). In Richard’s short but very full life, he touched the hearts of many. He united and impacted the lives of people not only in the Lexington community but around the world. His faith in God never waivered during his time here on Earth.

Richard loved watching WWE, playing Xbox with his brother and friends, and was a very proud Pittsburg Steeler’s fan. He enjoyed new experiences and was always ready for the next adventure. He and his sister, Rheagan, were always delighted when they received visits from Cocky and the USC Gamecock cheerleaders.

Richard changed many lives for the better and taught us to love unconditionally by always seeing the best in everyone he met. His strength and courage will never be forgotten. Richard’s journey will live on forever.

Richard is survived by his loving mother, Stephanie McMillan; father and step-mother, Brian and Terra Culliver; twin sister, Rheagan Culliver; brother, Devin Wilson; half sisters, Sade´ and McKenzie Culliver; half brother, Keondre Culliver; maternal grandmother, Darlene Powell; maternal great-grandmothers, Ms. Peggy McMillan and Ms. Margaret Craddock; paternal grandmother, Jennette Culliver. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, and the family dog, Richard’s BFF, Smitty. Family members in Heaven awaiting Richard’s arrival are maternal grandfather, Richard McMillan; maternal great-grandfathers, Gene McMillan and H.D. Craddock; paternal grandfather, James Culliver.

Stephanie would like to thank “Dr. Ron” Nueburg and the entire staff at Palmetto Children’s Hospital.

Visitation will be held at Caughman Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel on Tuesday, August 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, August 27 at 11:00 a.m. A private burial will follow. Pallbearers include Devin Wilson, James Armstrong, Todd Logue, Mike Buol, Steve Burroughs, and Scott Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ryan McMillian and Jeff Sarokas. The family kindly requests all attending wear black gold/yellow or WWE shirt.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the following: Curing Kids Cancer 425 Vienna Way, Marietta, GA 30062 , www.curingkidscancer.org; Happy Kids/Kennedy’s Kids 133 Dupre Mill Court, Lexington, SC 29072; Get Well Grabby P.O Box 555 Ocean View, DE 19970, US, http://getwellgabby.org; The Reece Hollbrook Win Anyway Foundation 709 Woodrow St. PMB 102 Columbia, SC 29205 in, [email protected]