In Memory Of
L. Wayne Culpepper
1935
2021
L. Wayne Culpepper
June 28, 1935 — November 6, 2021
L. Wayne Culpepper, 86, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus on November 6, 2021.
He was born in Cordele, GA on June 28, 1935, to the late Thomas and Effie (Taylor) Culpepper.
He is preceded in death by his late wife, Carrie (Ellul) Culpepper. Surviving family includes his loving wife of 16 years, Carol (Grathouse) Culpepper; daughters, Carolyn (Joseph) Fallon, Anna (Joseph) Pascale, Lisa Werner; stepchildren, Todd (Kristin) Grathouse, Heidi Grathouse, Stacy (Lance) Swenson; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and sister, Betty Davis.
Upon graduating high school, Wayne enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for 8 years. While serving on a base in Malta he met his first wife, Carrie. He spent the last years of his navy service on the submarine USS Seawolf.
When his service was completed, he returned to the U.S. with his wife, and they had their three daughters that he adored greatly. He continued providing for his family by working for several companies traveling the world as a sales manager. When he retired from sales, he kept busy by driving a school bus for Reynoldsburg School District for 12 years.
One would describe Wayne as a tall, handsome, well-groomed gentleman, following the ways of old-school chivalry and Southern love. After being a widower, he met his second wife, Carol, at church in 2004. They fell in love and married in 2005. Wayne loved to golf and even taught Carol to golf.
He loved to fish and often got family members to fish with him. Once they caught their bounty, Wayne would clean and fry it up on the spot in a big cast iron skillet. He is also known by his family for preparing a large breakfast meal of buttery grits with yolky easy-over eggs popped, shredded, and stirred in with salt, pepper, sausage and bacon; or another favorite of pancakes or waffles, hash browns, toast with fig preserves, and more. Anyone that was around when he prepared a meal was handed a feast to consume.
Wayne loved God above all else and never hesitated in sharing that love with others. He would call you and ask in his deep Southern voice, "Did anyone tell you they love you today?" and before you could reply he would add, "Jesus does and so do I!"
He would pray over any concern you mentioned to him. He was a greeter at Heritage Christian Church; served with his wife, Carol, as chaplain on the Care Team and mentored engaged couples preparing for marriage. We know he is rejoicing with his Savior and the loved ones who have preceded him in death.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm a Newcomer Funeral Home, 3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus - OH 43231. A Funeral Service will be held immediately following.
To leave a message of condolence for the family please click the "share" tab above.
He was born in Cordele, GA on June 28, 1935, to the late Thomas and Effie (Taylor) Culpepper.
He is preceded in death by his late wife, Carrie (Ellul) Culpepper. Surviving family includes his loving wife of 16 years, Carol (Grathouse) Culpepper; daughters, Carolyn (Joseph) Fallon, Anna (Joseph) Pascale, Lisa Werner; stepchildren, Todd (Kristin) Grathouse, Heidi Grathouse, Stacy (Lance) Swenson; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and sister, Betty Davis.
Upon graduating high school, Wayne enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for 8 years. While serving on a base in Malta he met his first wife, Carrie. He spent the last years of his navy service on the submarine USS Seawolf.
When his service was completed, he returned to the U.S. with his wife, and they had their three daughters that he adored greatly. He continued providing for his family by working for several companies traveling the world as a sales manager. When he retired from sales, he kept busy by driving a school bus for Reynoldsburg School District for 12 years.
One would describe Wayne as a tall, handsome, well-groomed gentleman, following the ways of old-school chivalry and Southern love. After being a widower, he met his second wife, Carol, at church in 2004. They fell in love and married in 2005. Wayne loved to golf and even taught Carol to golf.
He loved to fish and often got family members to fish with him. Once they caught their bounty, Wayne would clean and fry it up on the spot in a big cast iron skillet. He is also known by his family for preparing a large breakfast meal of buttery grits with yolky easy-over eggs popped, shredded, and stirred in with salt, pepper, sausage and bacon; or another favorite of pancakes or waffles, hash browns, toast with fig preserves, and more. Anyone that was around when he prepared a meal was handed a feast to consume.
Wayne loved God above all else and never hesitated in sharing that love with others. He would call you and ask in his deep Southern voice, "Did anyone tell you they love you today?" and before you could reply he would add, "Jesus does and so do I!"
He would pray over any concern you mentioned to him. He was a greeter at Heritage Christian Church; served with his wife, Carol, as chaplain on the Care Team and mentored engaged couples preparing for marriage. We know he is rejoicing with his Savior and the loved ones who have preceded him in death.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm a Newcomer Funeral Home, 3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus - OH 43231. A Funeral Service will be held immediately following.
To leave a message of condolence for the family please click the "share" tab above.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, November 14, 2021
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
Service
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
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