Rev. Norman Culpepper Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Norman Culpepper Baptist Minister Norman Culpepper, 94, passed from this earthly life to his heavenly home on May 5, 2015. He was adored and beloved by his family and greatly respected by all those who had the privilege of calling him pastor and friend. Norman was born in Murray, KY on May 11, 1920, the son of the late Joe Ben and Bertha Evans Culpepper. He was a graduate of Murray State University and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He also served in the United States Army during World War II. Bro. Culpepper served churches in Kentucky and Tennessee from 1952 thru 2010. He preached in over one hundred churches and institutions. He participated in about seven hundred funeral and memorial services. After retirement at the age of 62, he served as interim pastor and supply preacher in many churches in West Tennessee. He was married to Kathleen Trevathan on April 12, 1941. She preceded him in death on November 5, 2005. Bro. Culpepper is survived by his three children, Shirley of Boulder City, NV, Jerry (Barbara) of Humboldt, TN and Tim (Connie) of Jackson, TN; five grandchildren, Lindy Edwards of Boulder City, NV, Melissa Swingler of Humboldt, TN, Eric Culpepper of Murfreesboro, TN, Ashley Culpepper of Jackson, TN and Jinny Ballard of Jackson, TN. He was also the proud great grandfather of eleven great grandchildren, Anna Lisa Dodge, Lauren Michelle Sauer, Alyvia Edwards, Sean Edwards, Lizzie Swingler, Ella Kate Swingler, Brock Culpepper, Bailee Culpepper, Josie Culpepper, Aniston Ballard and Blane Ballard and his brother T. B. Culpepper of Des Moines, IA. SERVICE: A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Englewood Baptist Church, with Dr. Philip Jett and Dr. Brent Lay officiating. Entombment will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Dr. Larry Gilmore officiating. The family will be receiving friends on Friday, May 8, 2015 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Englewood Baptist Church and on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the church prior to the service. Pallbearers serving will be Eric Culpepper, Ashley Culpepper, Steven Ballard, Lyle Swingler, Jamie King and Linn Stanak. Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, Jackson, TN 731/ 668-1111 www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com

Rev. Norman Culpepper

May 11, 1920 - May 5, 2015