Linda Earle Culpepper1

F, (21 February 1940 - 2 September 1988)
FatherJoseph Andrew Culpepper1 (30 Apr 1916 - 1 Oct 1997)
MotherFrances Elliott1 (s 1919 - c 1961)
Birth*21 February 1940 She was born on 21 February 1940 at Smith Co., Texas.1 
Married Namecirca 1957  As of circa 1957, her married name was Piland.2 
Marriage*circa 1957 She married Grady Earl Piland circa 1957. Linda Earl Culpepper and Grady Earl Piland are the parents of Bambi Lynn Piland, Kelly Renee Piland, and Lani Le Piland.2,3 
Residencebetween 1958 and 1960 Grady and Linda resided at Tarrant Co., Texas, between 1958 and 1960.2 
Death*2 September 1988 She died at Los Angeles Co., California, on 2 September 1988 at age 48.4 

Family

Grady Earl Piland (9 April 1937 - 19 April 1998)
ChartsBenjamin Culpepper of SC Female Descendants
Last Edited22 February 2012

Citations

  1. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Linda Earle Culpepper, Female, born __ 1940 in Smith Co., Texas, child of J. A. Culpepper Jr. and Frances Elliott.
  2. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Linda Earl Culpepper and Grady Earl Piland are the parents of Bambi Lynn Piland, Female, born __ 1958, and Kelly Renee Piland, Male, born __ 1960, both in Tarrant Co., Texas.
  3. E-mail written Feb 2012 to Warren L. Culpepper from Shauna Lin Piland Crudupt (gd/o #55908), e-mail address.
  4. State of California Department of Health Services / Center for Health Statistics, compiler, California Death Index, 1940-1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2000.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5180
    Linda Earle Piland, born 21 Feb 1940 in Texas, died 2 Sep 1988 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

Billie Ruth McMillan1

F, (5 December 1945 - 3 February 2015)
Birth*5 December 1945 She was born on 5 December 1945 at Smith Co., Texas. Billie Ruth McMillan is the daughter of Lester C. McMillan and Alma May McNair.1,2 
Married Namecirca 1964  As of circa 1964, her married name was Culpepper.3 
Marriage*circa 1964 She married Edward Eugene Culpepper circa 1964.3 
Residence*2006 Edward and Billie resided at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, in 2006.4 
Residence*September 2009 Billie resided at Mineola, Wood Co., Texas, in September 2009.5 
Death*3 February 2015 She died at Mineola, Wood Co., Texas, on 3 February 2015 at age 69.2 
Obituary*5 February 2015 A graveside service for Billie Ruth Culpepper, 69, of Mineola, will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, in Mount Zion Cemetery with Jimmy Culpepper officiating under direction of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors.

Billie was born Dec. 5, 1945, in Smith County to the late Lester and Alma McNair McMillan and passed away on Feb. 3, 2015, in Mineola. She was a Baptist and worked for Southview Nursing Home for many years. Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Culpepper; four brothers; and two sisters.

She is survived by her sons, Terry Culpepper and Tim Culpepper and wife Dana; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; numerous nephews and nieces; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be David, Michael, Adam, Justin, Bobby Culpepper and J.W. Roberts. 
Burial*6 February 2015 Her body was interred on 6 February 2015 at Mount Zion Cemetery, Mineola, Wood Co., Texas.2 

Family

Edward Eugene Culpepper (26 August 1943 - 22 September 2009)
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited12 February 2015

Citations

  1. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Billie Ruth McMillan was born __ 1945 in Smith Co., TX, daughter of L C McMillan and Alma May McNair.
  2. Obituary of Billie Ruth Culpepper, published in the Tyler Morning Telegraph, February 5, 2015.
  3. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Terry Wayne Culpepper, Male, born __ 1965 in Smith Co., Texas, child of Edward Eugene Culpepper and Billie Ruth McMillan.
  4. MyFamily.com Inc., compiler, US Public Records Index, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8907&enc=1
    Edward E. Culpepper, 64, and Billie M. Culpepper, 60, resided on County Road 1118, Tyler, TX.
  5. Tyler Morning Telegraph, Tyler, Texas.
    http://www.tylerpaper.com/
    Obituary of Edward Eugene Culpepper (#55910), published 25 Sep 2009.

Edward Eugene Culpepper

M, (26 August 1943 - 22 September 2009)
FatherJerry Lamar Culpepper Sr.1 (27 Apr 1914 - 3 Nov 1987)
MotherEdna Mae Rogers1 (25 Dec 1917 - 18 Apr 1978)
Birth*26 August 1943 He was born on 26 August 1943 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.2 
Marriage*circa 1964 He married Billie Ruth McMillan circa 1964.3 
Residence*2006 Edward and Billie resided at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, in 2006.4 
Residence*August 2007 Edward resided at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, in August 2007.1 
Death*22 September 2009 He died at Mineola, Wood Co., Texas, on 22 September 2009 at age 66.2 
Obituary*25 September 2009 Graveside services for Edward E. Culpepper, 66, of Mineola, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Cemetery with Bro. Neil Grey officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home.
     Mr. Culpepper, died Sept. 22, 2009, at home. He was born Aug. 26, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Jerry and Edna Culpepper.
     He was a Baptist and he worked for Tyler Pipe as a machinist.
     He is survived by his wife, Billie Ruth Culpepper of Mineola; sons, Terry Wayne Culpepper of Tyler and Timothy Paul Culpepper of Mineola; brothers, Jerry Luther Culpepper Jr. of Whitehouse, James Ray, Earnest Frank and Jimmy Dale Culpepper, all of Tyler, Ralph Wayne Culpepper of Canton; sister, Edna Laverne Roberts of Tyler; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
     The family will receive friends at Burks Walker Tippit Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.2
Edward Eugene Culpepper
Burial*26 September 2009 His body was interred on 26 September 2009 at Mount Zion Cemetery, Mineola, Wood Co., Texas.2 

Family

Billie Ruth McMillan (5 December 1945 - 3 February 2015)
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited25 September 2009

Citations

  1. Tyler Morning Telegraph, Tyler, Texas.
    http://www.tylerpaper.com/
    Obituary of Bobby L. Culpepper, published 17 Aug 2007.
  2. Tyler Morning Telegraph, Tyler, Texas.
    http://www.tylerpaper.com/
    Obituary of Edward Eugene Culpepper (#55910), published 25 Sep 2009.
  3. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Terry Wayne Culpepper, Male, born __ 1965 in Smith Co., Texas, child of Edward Eugene Culpepper and Billie Ruth McMillan.
  4. MyFamily.com Inc., compiler, US Public Records Index, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8907&enc=1
    Edward E. Culpepper, 64, and Billie M. Culpepper, 60, resided on County Road 1118, Tyler, TX.

Peggy Ruth Evans1

F, (28 December 1952 - 7 May 2007)
Birth*28 December 1952 She was born on 28 December 1952 at Edgewood, Van Zandt Co., Texas. Peggy Ruth Evans was the daughter of Ellis Evans and Mildred Ruth Leach.1 
Marriage*7 November 1969 She married James Edwin Culpepper at Van Zandt Co., Texas, on 7 November 1969 at age 16.1 
Married Name7 November 1969  As of 7 November 1969, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Residence*between 1982 and 2007 Peggy resided at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, between 1982 and 2007.2 
Residence*May 2007 James and Peggy resided at Fruitvale, Van Zandt Co., Texas, in May 2007. 
Death*7 May 2007 She died at Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., Texas, on 7 May 2007 at age 54.2 
Burial*10 May 2007 Her body was interred on 10 May 2007 at High Cemetery, Van Zandt Co., Texas.2 
Biography* Obituary:
FRUITVALE - Services for Peggy Ruth Culpepper, 54, Fruitvale, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at High Community Center of Van Zandt County with Buddy Evans and Jim Leach officiating.

Burial will be in High Cemetery, Van Zandt County, under direction of Eubank Funeral Home, Canton.

Mrs. Culpepper died May 7, 2007, in Grand Saline.

She was born Dec. 28, 1952, in Edgewood to Ellis and Mildred Ruth Leach Evans. She grew up in Edgewood and lived and worked in Fort Worth, 1982-2007, when she moved to Fruitvale. She was a store manager for many years and worked in child care for 15 years, She had just received her associate degree as a medical assistant.

Survivors include her husband of 37 years, James Edwin Culpepper, Fruitvale; son, Eric Culpepper, Fort Worth; sisters, Sue Sledge, Granbury, Debra Hatchel, Kilgore, and Sharon Robicheaux; brothers, Vernon Evans, Fruitvale, Buddy Evans, Groves, Donald Evans, Yantis, Bobby Evans, Prescott, Ariz., and David Evans, Point; two aunts; two uncles; 21 nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Eric Culpepper, John Freehling, Joshua Hatchel, Jeremy Hatchel, Chris Evans, D.K. Evans, Lucas Robicheaux and Nate Holley.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the community center.2 

Family

James Edwin Culpepper (4 March 1953 - 9 August 2015)
Last Edited9 May 2007

Citations

  1. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795
    James E Culpepper, 16, married Peggy R Evans, 16, on 7 Nov 1969 in Van Zandt Co., TX.
  2. Tyler Morning Telegraph, Tyler, Texas.
    http://www.tylerpaper.com/
    Obituary of Peggy Ruth Evans Culpepper, published 8 May 2007.

James Ray Culpepper Sr.

M, (23 August 1944 - 26 September 2017)
FatherJerry Lamar Culpepper Sr.1 (27 Apr 1914 - 3 Nov 1987)
MotherEdna Mae Rogers1 (25 Dec 1917 - 18 Apr 1978)
Name Variation He was also known as Ray.2 
Birth*23 August 1944 He was born on 23 August 1944.3,4 
Residence*August 2007 James resided at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, in August 2007.1 
ResidenceSeptember 2009 James resided at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, in September 2009.5 
Obituary*25 September 2017 Funeral Services for Mr. James Ray Culpepper, 74 of Tyler are scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 11 am at Boren-Conner Funeral Home, in Bullard, with Reverend Audra Neil Gray officiating. Interment will be at Bascom Cemetery. Visitation is Monday 6pm to 8 pm.

Mr. Culpepper went to be with Jesus on September 22, 2017, in Tyler. "Ray" as he was known by many, was born August 3, 1943. He was a maintenance engineer, and a jack of all trades. He was known for his friendly disposition, humility and faith in God. Ray also enjoyed playing guitar and singing and was a long-standing member of Truth Tabernacle Church, in Tyler.

Ray is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley Ann Culpepper and four children, Glenda Colby, Brenda Culpepper, Mary Speegle and Bobby Culpepper, all of Tyler, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.6 
Death*26 September 2017 He died at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, on 26 September 2017 at age 73.6 

Family
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited5 October 2017

Citations

  1. Tyler Morning Telegraph, Tyler, Texas.
    http://www.tylerpaper.com/
    Obituary of Bobby L. Culpepper, published 17 Aug 2007.
  2. Tyler Morning Telegraph, Tyler, Texas.
    http://www.tylerpaper.com/
    Obituary of Jerry Luther Culpepper (#54105), published 10 Mar 2011.
  3. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    James Ray Culpepper Jr., Male, born __ 1964 in Smith Co., Texas, child of James Ray Culpepper Sr. and Shirley Ann Gober.
  4. Merlin Data Publishing Corporation, compiler, US Public Records Index, Vol 2, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2010.
    http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1732
  5. Tyler Morning Telegraph, Tyler, Texas.
    http://www.tylerpaper.com/
    Obituary of Edward Eugene Culpepper (#55910), published 25 Sep 2009.
  6. Obiturary of James Ray Culpepper, published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Sept. 25, 2017.
  7. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Marry Louise Culpepper, Female, born __ 1970 in Smith Co., Texas, child of James Ray Culpepper and Shirley Ann Gober.

James Ray Culpepper Jr.1

M, (8 May 1964 - 8 May 1964)
FatherJames Ray Culpepper Sr.1 (23 Aug 1944 - 26 Sep 2017)
Death*8 May 1964 He died at Smith Co., Texas, on 8 May 1964.2 
Birth*8 May 1964 He was born on 8 May 1964 at Smith Co., Texas.1 
Last Edited20 November 2006

Citations

  1. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    James Ray Culpepper Jr., Male, born __ 1964 in Smith Co., Texas, child of James Ray Culpepper Sr. and Shirley Ann Gober.
  2. Texas Department of Health, compiler, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2006.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4876
    James Ray Culpepper Jr, Male, Married, died 8 May 1964 in Smith Co., TX.

Mary Louise Culpepper1

F, (26 January 1970 - )
FatherJames Ray Culpepper Sr.1 (23 Aug 1944 - 26 Sep 2017)
Birth*26 January 1970 She was born on 26 January 1970 at Smith Co., Texas.1 
Married Name14 October 1988  As of 14 October 1988, her married name was Speegle.2 
Last Edited29 January 2007

Citations

  1. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8781&ti=0
    Marry Louise Culpepper, Female, born __ 1970 in Smith Co., Texas, child of James Ray Culpepper and Shirley Ann Gober.
  2. Texas Department of State Health Services, compiler, Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, Online database at Ancestry.com, 2005.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795
    Mary L Culpepper, 18, married Ronald M Speegle Jr, 20, on 14 Oct 1988 in Smith Co., TX.