Dear Family

Today the memory of Terry pressed hard on my heart and I went onto the internet to search for the gentleman I used to work with in Telkom South Africa. It is with a heavy heart that I read of Terry's passing in 2020. 
Terry was such a caring humble man, a true gentleman, so knowledge-able and eager to share his wealth of knowledge. His presence was felt, his absence even more as he left such a deep inprint in my live, my career. 
I am honoured to have known him. May he rest peacefully 🌹

Terry Culpepper is and was a great spirit.  I worked with Terry for many years and learned so much from him.  I can only imagine how bright his spirit is in Heaven.  Terry was brilliant and loved people and life.  He made Earth a better place.  Loads of love to you Dear Terry.  Blessings to his family.

Terry was a wonderful man. May he also remains in God's  memories. I remember you showing me how to make a rock skip a few times on a pond that was fun.  I enjoy listening to country music all because of you. I'm all grown-up now. You would have been proud.

My prayers are with Xiena and the  family. You have  lost a brilliant brother and a successful young man. 

I will always have the Lab High memories of Terry being a smart, intellegent classmate with a beautiful smile. 

May the family think on the precious memories he has left behind to ease their grief. 

Terry Culpepper was one of the most successful young men in the class of 1967 at Alabama State Laboratory High School. His legacy will always be remembered. 

My prayers are with the family.
God bless.

Magelyn H Hardwick,
Class of 1967

My dear Cousin Terry, once again you have gone before me. I have no tears of sadness, only those of joy. Our childhood years evoke a myriad of emotions that will keep you alive in my heart and mind until we meet again. I was not afforded the opportunity to attend your earthly homegoing, but I am confident that we will be reunited in our heavenly home and rejoice one to another over the spiritual connection we shared, that bonded us closer than brothers over the years. Peace and Love go out to your family extended. We are all left here to complete the Mission that our Lord God has ordained. Your friend, Cousin, and Brother,  Lawrence Hollinger

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for blessing me with cousin, Terry Culpepper. 
He had a deep love for his family.  I was thankful when he encouraged family members to come to Detroit and visit my elderly parents. Those were wonderful, pleasant visits. Terry's mother and my father were emotionally full to see each other.
Terry big smile and laughter would bring calmness and peace to others around him. Terry lives within me forever. His legacy lives on.

My dear brother I miss you and will miss you every day of my life.  

My brother was more than a brother.  He was my hero, mentor, friend, protector  and the one who taught me to read, write and to do math before I started first grade.  

I have many memories of my brother such as his hearty laughter that was so special, his generosity, his intellect and how he, just like our Mom, never met a stranger.  

I will always  remember the sound of Mom and Terry talking and laughing together.  They were two peas in a pod.  They always made me feel bold and courageous as if I could conqueror anything.  They were always ready to step in to protect me when necessary.   Now they are together  in the presence of God laughing. 

Terry, you fought an excellent fight and now you are healed and at peace.  Thanks big brother for all the ways you enhanced my life and blessed me during my lifetime.  Your kind spirit and your generous deeds will forever live in the minds and hearts of all who knew you.  

I love you big brother Terry.   God Bless!!! 

Your sister, 

Xiena Culpepper Richardson

Terry,
Thank you for all your support through your time at OLF. I will never forget your greeting and smile. I’d look for you, so excited to see your friendly face. You even kept me from driving my scooter right down the stairs. You saved me, and we both broke into peals of laughter.

I love you, Terry.

Anyone who truly knows my father knows he has two "signatures": his moustache and that one of a kind laugh he inherited from his mother. 

He will be remembered for so many things: his sense of humor and love of pranks, his skill at cooking, inventing, his intelligence, his charisma, the way he would help strangers...

He has reminded me of the power and responsibility of building a legacy that nourishes the minds and spirits of generations to come. 

Well done, Dad! Rest well.

OBITUARY

Terry Franklin Culpepper

December 15, 1949 – December 12, 2020

White Chapel-Greenwood Funeral Home & Greenwood Serenity Memorial Gardens

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Reminders

Services