1947
Al
2018
Al Culberson
July 2, 1947 — March 22, 2018
Al Culberson
1947 - 2018
Belmont – Hugh Alvin "Al" Culberson, 70 passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on July 2, 1947 and grew up in Dallas to the late Vernon and Hazel Baker Culberson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Sandra Matheson Culberson.
Al was a great athlete "known to many as a legend in his time" playing baseball, football and basketball; lettering in all three in high school. Alvin's athleticism allowed him to play softball up well into his forties; where he gained lots of friends and became known by many. Alvin graduated from Dallas High School and attended Belmont Abbey College and Gaston College. He was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from Standard Distributors in Ranlo, NC after 34 years of dedicated service.
Left to cherish his memories includes sons, Jon (Brandy) Culberson, Wes (Susanna) Culberson; step children, Jerrime (Katherine) Britton, Eley (Mizuho) Britton;
grandchildren, Brooke, Carrigan, Addison, Canaan and Bonnie Culberson, Jackson Payne, Blair and Zoe Culberson, Courtney, Kelsey and Spencer Britton; and a great granddaughter, Sophia;
brother, Milas (Elaine) Culberson, sisters, Eunice (Buddy) McConnell, Michelle Culberson Helms;
niece, Katie (Alan) Spearman, nephews, Jimmy (Hannah) Culberson, Brandon (Amanda) Williams, Mack (Amy) McConnell, Deven, Keegan and Corrin Dennis; and his best friend, Jewel Colvard
The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 25th at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home. Celebration of life service will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday in the Chapel at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Evergreen A Quiet Place with Military honors by the Gaston County Honor Guard
Pallbearers will be Jewell Colvard, Toby Colvard, Brent Colvard, Alan Carpenter, John Rudisill and Mike Lineberger
Honorary Pallbearers will be Art Shoemaker, David "Train" Denton, Gary Lowe and Reggie Whitesides.
Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, 900 Donita Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
1947 - 2018
Belmont – Hugh Alvin "Al" Culberson, 70 passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on July 2, 1947 and grew up in Dallas to the late Vernon and Hazel Baker Culberson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Sandra Matheson Culberson.
Al was a great athlete "known to many as a legend in his time" playing baseball, football and basketball; lettering in all three in high school. Alvin's athleticism allowed him to play softball up well into his forties; where he gained lots of friends and became known by many. Alvin graduated from Dallas High School and attended Belmont Abbey College and Gaston College. He was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from Standard Distributors in Ranlo, NC after 34 years of dedicated service.
Left to cherish his memories includes sons, Jon (Brandy) Culberson, Wes (Susanna) Culberson; step children, Jerrime (Katherine) Britton, Eley (Mizuho) Britton;
grandchildren, Brooke, Carrigan, Addison, Canaan and Bonnie Culberson, Jackson Payne, Blair and Zoe Culberson, Courtney, Kelsey and Spencer Britton; and a great granddaughter, Sophia;
brother, Milas (Elaine) Culberson, sisters, Eunice (Buddy) McConnell, Michelle Culberson Helms;
niece, Katie (Alan) Spearman, nephews, Jimmy (Hannah) Culberson, Brandon (Amanda) Williams, Mack (Amy) McConnell, Deven, Keegan and Corrin Dennis; and his best friend, Jewel Colvard
The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 25th at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home. Celebration of life service will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday in the Chapel at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Evergreen A Quiet Place with Military honors by the Gaston County Honor Guard
Pallbearers will be Jewell Colvard, Toby Colvard, Brent Colvard, Alan Carpenter, John Rudisill and Mike Lineberger
Honorary Pallbearers will be Art Shoemaker, David "Train" Denton, Gary Lowe and Reggie Whitesides.
Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, 900 Donita Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
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