PAUL CULP, 89, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away at 11:28AM Friday, February 19, 2016, at Baptist Health.
Mr. Culp was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of Southland Baptist Temple. He retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority and was a member of the Labor Local #1214.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Clara Powers Culp of Benton, KY; two daughters, Wanda Perryman of Smithland, KY and Ellen Joiner of Smithland, KY; three sons, Louis Culp of Benton, KY, Mike Culp of Calvert City, KY and Charles Culp of Paducah, KY; three sisters, Ina Devine of Calvert City, KY, Louise Durarad of Monroe, MI and Annie Norris of Laverne, TN, two brothers, Raymond Culp of Calvert City, KY and Harlan Culp of Benton, KY, eleven grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Vicki; three sisters, Mable Reeder, Margie Culp and Mary Frances Culp; and four brothers, Lee Franklin Culp, Rudy Culp, Verdie Culp and Eugene Culp. His parents were Benny Gilbert Culp and Elsie Lena Phelps Culp.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, February 22, 2016 at Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home. Bro. Jimmy Franks and Bro. Topper Council will officiate and burial with military rites will follow in the Fooks Cemetery. Friends may call after 4:00PM Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home.
Contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502.
Condolences may be sent on-line at www.filbeckcannking.com