William Jennings Culley Jr.

Culley, Jr., W. Jennings, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2013. He was born November 9, 1925 in Newport News, VA, the son of William J. and Pauline Leath Culley. A graduate of Randolph-Macon College, he had a distinguished 60 year career in journalism. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Oliver Culley. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Scott Culley; a daughter, Pamela Culley Bullis (Wayne); a son, Clifford J. Culley (Helen); four grandchildren, Timothy Bullis (Andrea), Amy Buck (Jason), Carol Collins (Michael), Claire Stevens (Thomas); and seven great-grandchildren, Tori, Andrew and Alexandra Bullis, Rebekah, Bethany and Ashley Buck, and Richard Stevens; a sister, Margie Lee Wygal of Newport News; nephews, Robert Wygal and Paul Wygal (Grace); and numerous nephews and nieces in the Oliver family. He is also survived by three step-sons, John W. Fain (Jane), T. Scott Fain (Markus Hodapp), Hugh M. Fain, III (Renee); a step-daughter, Frances Valentino (Tony); step-grandchildren, Courtney, J.C. (Courtney), Gray, Joyce, Audrey and Sally Fain and Margaret Walker .

The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 20th, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.