John F. Culpepper Sr.1,2

M, (27 August 1925 - 22 November 2004)
FatherBenjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr. (20 Oct 1892 - 24 Feb 1970)
MotherBessie May Dowdy (c 1906 - )
Birth*27 August 1925 He was born on 27 August 1925 at Norfolk Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
(Son) 1930 Census1 April 1930 John and James was listed as a son in Benjamin Franklin Culpepper Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Kempsville, Princess Anne Co., Virginia.4 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Virginia.3 
World War II*between 1943 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1943 and 1945.2 
Korean War*between 1950 and 1952 He served in the Korean War between 1950 and 1952.2 
Marriage*1956 He married Anna Nesterowicz at Norfolk (city), Virginia, in 1956.2 
Residence*November 2004 John and Anna resided at Norfolk (city), Virginia, in November 2004.2 
Death*22 November 2004 He died at Newport News (city), Virginia, on 22 November 2004 at age 79.2,3 
Obituary*25 November 2004 John F. Culpepper Sr., 79, of the 100 block of Cromwell Parkway in Norfolk, passed away at his son's home in Newport News on Nov. 22, 2004. He was born in 1925 in Norfolk County, Va., to the late Benjamin F. Culpepper and Bessie (Culpepper) Hill of Carteret County, N.C.
     He was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Thomas Culpepper; and his brothers, James and Raymond Earl Culpepper.
     He is survived by his loving wife of 48 1/2 years, Ann Culpepper of Norfolk; a devoted and loving son, John "Buddy" F. Culpepper Jr., Carolyn Walker (whom he thought of as his daughter-in-law) of Newport News and her sons Kevin, Shawn and Robert Walker; a sister, Iris Morton; nephew, Manly Earl Morton Jr. his wife Donna and their children; half sisters, Rossie Lee and Mildred Cannon and her three children, all of Carteret County, N.C; a nephew, David Morton, his wife Dawn and their children of Onslow, N.C; the Setzer family, Albert, Carl, Herbert, Preston, Elizabeth, Marie, June Faye, Robert (deceased) and their children, whom he always loved and thought of as family.
     As a youth, he worked many jobs with his father, in the 1930s and 40s, he worked in tobacco fields and even helped lay down the foundation for Fisherman's Road in Norfolk with sand hauled away from the Ocean View sand dunes for 25 cents a day. He was one of the original three taxi drivers that would eventually become known as Norview Cabs.
     During World War II, he was part of the 202 MP Division under General Mark Clark. He was one of a hand picked group of the military police that escorted the General while in Germany and Austria. During that time, he was able to meet many world dignitaries, such as Charles de Gaulle, kings and queens and the Pope. One of his assignments was to guard the train carrying "The Royal Lipizzan Stallions" while en-route through Germany at the wars end, protecting it from the Germans.
     During the Korean War, he was recalled to active duty and was awarded the Bronze Star for saving his men. Recognizing that his troops were about to be ambushed by the North Koreans, he was able get everyone to safety until reinforcements could arrive.
     After the war, he went on to drive for the Virginia Transit Company and while driving his bus route would eventually meet his future bride and loving wife, Ann. He also worked for Chartered Bus Service and Bessie and Console.
     When it came to sports, he was an avid duckpin bowler, winning many awards and had opportunities to turn pro but did not because his family was more important. Any one who bowled with him in Norfolk and at the old Fair Lanes Military knew how competitive he was. His favorite sports teams were the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Redskins. When it came to NASCAR, his favorite was Ricky Rudd - to him he was the only driver. But it seemed what he enjoyed the most was watching his son bowl and play baseball. He enjoyed Hershey candy bars and life.
     Even though the last years were tough, he enjoyed spending every moment he could with his wife, visiting her at the nursing home no matter how bad he felt. He loved his wife very much and it showed when they were together. After all these years, the twinkle was still in their eyes. The trips to North Carolina to see his sisters always filled him with joy. When he attended his son's graduation from the Fire Academy for Norfolk Fire-Rescue, he said, "This was one of the proudest moments I ever had, handing my son his badge." He said he was even prouder when his son just recently became a paramedic. He will always be remembered for his wisdom, strength, love and knowledge of history. He was always friendly and said hello to just about everyone.
     We love you and miss you, but we know you feel better now in heaven and you are happy to be with your mom, dad, brothers and your son, Andy. Thank you for everyday you were with us. We love you, your Family.
     A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, send memorial donations to the family, 558 Crown Point Drive, Newport News, VA 23602.2 
Burial*27 November 2004 His body was interred on 27 November 2004 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk (city), Virginia.2 

Family

Anna Nesterowicz (27 September 1931 - 29 April 2011)
Child
Last Edited11 November 2012

Citations

  1. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
  2. Virginian-Pilot/Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.
    http://www.pilotonline.com
    Obituary of John F. Culpepper, Sr. of Norfolk, 25 Nov 2004.
  3. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    Kempsville, Princess Anne Co., VA, ED 4, Page 14A, Family 237, Butts Road (21 Apr 1930)
    S. C. Jarvis, Head, M, Wh, 54, md@22, NC/NC/NC, Farmer, Vet=No
    Laura Jarvis, Wife, F, Wh, 40, md@26, NC/NC/NC
    Mary Jarvis, Daughter, F, Wh, 13, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Raymond Jarvis, Son, M, Wh, 10, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Jessie Jarvis, Son, M, Wh, 8, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Lenard Jarvis, Daughter, F, Wh, 7, sng, NC/NC/NC
    Fannie Jarvis, Daughter, F, Wh, 5, sng, NC/NC/NC
    James Jarvis, Son, M, Wh, 2, sng, NC/NC/NC
    B. F. Culpepper, Nephew, M, Wh, 37, md@25, NC/NC/NC
    Bessie Culpepper, Niece, M, Wh, 29, md@16, NC/NC/NC
    John Culpepper, --, M, Wh, 4, sng, NC/NC/NC
    James Culpepper, --, M, Wh, 8/12, sng, NC/NC/NC.

Hubert Haywood Whaley

M, (1902 - 1964)
Name Variation He was also known as Hugh.1 
Birth*1902 Hubert was born in 1902. 
Marriage*circa 1925 He married Nettie Viola Culpepper at Carteret Co., North Carolina, circa 1925. Nettie Viola Culpepper and Hubert (Hugh) Haywood Whaley are the parents of Florine Whaley, born __ 1926, Early Whaley, born __ 1929, Frances E Whaley, born __ 1932, Hugh Haywood Jr, born ca. 1934, Katrine Whaley, born __ 1938, Johnie Lee Whaley, born __ 1939, Richard E Whaley, born __ 1942, Mary Abie Whaley, born __ 1944, and Brinda Kay Whaley, born __ 1947, all in Carteret Co., NC.2 
Death*1964 He died at Carteret Co., North Carolina, in 1964. 

Family

Nettie Viola Culpepper (4 March 1907 - 1 November 1999)
Last Edited11 April 2015

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from Otis Bucklin Culpepper III (#7769), Newport, NC, e-mail address.
  2. MyFamily.com Inc. (Original data: Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh NC State Archives), compiler, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8783

Albert Golden1

M, (12 February 1914 - 27 March 1998)
Birth*12 February 1914 Albert was born on 12 February 1914.2 
Marriage*say 1931 He married Jewell Frances Wells say 1931. 
Death*27 March 1998 He died at Bagdad, Santa Rosa Co., Florida, on 27 March 1998 at age 84.2 

Family

Jewell Frances Wells (16 April 1912 - )
Last Edited2 July 2004

Citations

  1. E-mail written 12 Apr 2002 from Lisa Culpepper Turner.
  2. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Jewell Frances Wells1

F, (16 April 1912 - )
Birth*16 April 1912 Jewell was born on 16 April 1912. 
Marriage*say 1931 She married Albert Golden say 1931. 
Married Namesay 1931  As of say 1931, her married name was Golden. 

Family

Albert Golden (12 February 1914 - 27 March 1998)
Last Edited16 April 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written 12 Apr 2002 from Lisa Culpepper Turner.

Edgar Dickson1

M, (circa 1867 - before 1880)
FatherHenry C. Dickson (Apr 1827 - 19 Feb 1902)
MotherMary S. (?) (s 1836 - s 1881)
Birth*circa 1867 Edgar was born at Talbot Co., Georgia, circa 1867. 
(household member) 1870 Census1 June 1870 Mary, Ella, Martha, Julia, Emma, Henry, Edgar and David was listed as a household member (Edgar Dixon, 3, M, W, GA) living with Henry C. Dickson on the 1870 Census at O'Neals District, Talbot Co., Georgia.2 
Death*before 1880 He died before 1880. 
Last Edited16 April 2002

Citations

  1. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
  2. 1870 Federal Census, United States.
    O'Neills District, page 117, Ancestry.com image 2.

Lucy Elizabeth Giddens1

F, (1837 - circa 1914)
FatherEdward Giddens (1807 - 20 Oct 1875)
MotherLouisa Lavinia Nally (s 1810 - )
Birth*1837 Lucy was born at Talbot Co., Georgia, in 1837. 
Marriage*19 January 1882 She married Henry C. Dickson at Talbot Co., Georgia, on 19 January 1882.2 
Married Name19 January 1882  As of 19 January 1882, her married name was Dickson.2 
(Wife) 1900 Census1 June 1900 Lucy was listed as Henry C. Dickson's wife (Lucy Dickson, wife, W, F, Dec 1837, 62, md 48 yrs [sic] 0/0, GA, GA, GA) on the 1900 Census at O'Neals District, Talbot Co., Georgia.3 
Death*circa 1914 She died circa 1914. 

Family

Henry C. Dickson (April 1827 - 19 February 1902)
Last Edited16 April 2002

Citations

  1. William H. Davidson, A Rockaway in Talbot, Travels in an Old Georgia County, West Point, GA: Hester Print, 1983.
  2. A Rockaway in Talbot, page 257.
  3. 1900 Federal Census, United States.
    page 107, Genealogy.com image.

Edward Giddens1

M, (1807 - 20 October 1875)
Birth*1807 Edward was born at Wilkes Co., Georgia, in 1807. 
Marriage*1833 He married Louisa Lavinia Nally at Talbot Co., Georgia, in 1833. 
Death*20 October 1875 He died at Talbot Co., Georgia, on 20 October 1875. 

Family

Louisa Lavinia Nally (say 1810 - )
Child
Last Edited16 April 2002

Citations

  1. William H. Davidson, A Rockaway in Talbot, Travels in an Old Georgia County, West Point, GA: Hester Print, 1983.

Louisa Lavinia Nally1

F, (say 1810 - )
Birth*say 1810 Louisa was born say 1810. 
Marriage*1833 She married Edward Giddens at Talbot Co., Georgia, in 1833. 
Married Name1833  As of 1833, her married name was Giddens. 

Family

Edward Giddens (1807 - 20 October 1875)
Child
Last Edited16 April 2002

Citations

  1. William H. Davidson, A Rockaway in Talbot, Travels in an Old Georgia County, West Point, GA: Hester Print, 1983.

Emma E. Meacham1

F, (say 1840 - before 1880)
Birth*say 1840 Emma was born say 1840. 
Marriage*18 December 1860 She married McCormick Neal at Talbot Co., Georgia, on 18 December 1860. 
Married Name18 December 1860  As of 18 December 1860, her married name was Neal. 
Death*before 1880 She died before 1880. 

Family

McCormick Neal (3 September 1839 - 1 December 1904)
Last Edited22 August 2002

Citations

  1. William H. Davidson, A Rockaway in Talbot, Travels in an Old Georgia County, West Point, GA: Hester Print, 1983.

John Neal1

M, (28 October 1795 - 13 March 1855)
Birth*28 October 1795 John was born at Warren Co., Georgia, on 28 October 1795. 
Marriage*circa 1818 He married Martha Carter circa 1818. 
Residence*1827 John resided at Talbot Co., Georgia, in 1827. 
Death*13 March 1855 He died at Hamilton, Harris Co., Georgia, on 13 March 1855 at age 59. 
Burial*after 13 March 1855 His body was interred after 13 March 1855 at John Neal Family Cemetery, Talbot Co., Georgia. 

Family

Martha Carter (1800 - November 1876)
Children
Last Edited16 April 2002

Citations

  1. William H. Davidson, A Rockaway in Talbot, Travels in an Old Georgia County, West Point, GA: Hester Print, 1983.

Martha Carter1

F, (1800 - November 1876)
Birth*1800 Martha was born in 1800. 
Marriage*circa 1818 She married John Neal circa 1818. 
Married Namecirca 1818  As of circa 1818, her married name was Neal. 
Death*November 1876 She died in November 1876. 
Burial*November 1876 Her body was interred in November 1876 at John Neal Family Cemetery, Talbot Co., Georgia. 

Family

John Neal (28 October 1795 - 13 March 1855)
Children
Last Edited16 April 2002

Citations

  1. William H. Davidson, A Rockaway in Talbot, Travels in an Old Georgia County, West Point, GA: Hester Print, 1983.

Dr. William Rabun Neal1

M, (28 August 1819 - )
FatherJohn Neal (28 Oct 1795 - 13 Mar 1855)
MotherMartha Carter (1800 - Nov 1876)
Birth*28 August 1819 William was born at Warren Co., Georgia, on 28 August 1819. 
Marriage*9 September 1847 He married Elizabeth Amy Wimberly at Talbot Co., Georgia, on 9 September 1847 at age 28. 
Biography* Children of Dr. William Neal are detailed in "A Rockaway in Talbot, Vol. III." 

Family

Elizabeth Amy Wimberly (8 February 1831 - 2 June 1904)
Last Edited13 September 2002

Citations

  1. William H. Davidson, A Rockaway in Talbot, Travels in an Old Georgia County, West Point, GA: Hester Print, 1983.

Elizabeth Amy Wimberly1

F, (8 February 1831 - 2 June 1904)
Birth*8 February 1831 Elizabeth was born at Talbot Co., Georgia, on 8 February 1831. 
Marriage*9 September 1847 She married Dr. William Rabun Neal at Talbot Co., Georgia, on 9 September 1847 at age 16. 
Married Name9 September 1847  As of 9 September 1847, her married name was Neal. 
Death*2 June 1904 She died at Talbot Co., Georgia, on 2 June 1904 at age 73. 
Burial*after 2 June 1904 Her body was interred after 2 June 1904 at John Neal Family Cemetery, Talbot Co., Georgia. 
Biography* Daughter of Talbot County pioneers, Lewis and Matilda Garrett Wimberly. Lewis in 1830 Talbot Co., census. 

Family

Dr. William Rabun Neal (28 August 1819 - )
Last Edited16 April 2002

Citations

  1. William H. Davidson, A Rockaway in Talbot, Travels in an Old Georgia County, West Point, GA: Hester Print, 1983.