Dr. William H. Culbertson M.D. age 72, was called home on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia to William H. and Imogene Culbertson.
Dr. Culbertson was a respected Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist. Peers, Patients, family and friends have described him as humble and compassionate – a servant to his community and church. DR. C. (as many referred to him) was raised in Ashland, Kentucky, where he excelled in academics and football. He was selected as an All State Player his senior year at Paul Blazer High School, and attended North Carolina State University on a football schlorship. He moved to Louisville, Kentucky where he completed medical school, and later to Birmingham, Alabama to complete his residency and fellowship as a Pulmonologist.
Dr. Culbertson established the Respiratory Disease Clinic in Paducah, and was in private practice for four decades with the help and support of wonderful office staff. In retirement, Dr. Culbertson enjoyed spending time with family, and especially his four grandchildren. He loved traveling and the outdoors, where he hiked and occasionally fly fished. He once stated: “I spend more time trying to tie the flies on the line, than I do fishing”.
Dr. Culbertson is awaiting the arrival of his family in paradise; his wife of over 30 years, Lona Guntharp Culbertson; his three sons, Ben (Kelly) Culbertson, Nick (Rebecca) Culbertson and Luke Culbertson; grandchildren, Sam, Abby, Daniel and Hannah; his siblings, Elizabeth (Roger) Wilson, David (Jenny) Culbertson, Bob (Cathy) Culbertson; several nieces and nephews.
Dr. Culbertson was preceded in death by his parents, William Hunter Culbertson, Sr. and Imogene Chandler Culbertson.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paducah.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the funeral home.
In memory of Dr. Culbertson, please make a donation to a charity close to your heart or plant a tree , so future generations can enjoy the outdoors.
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