James Ray Culpepper Sr.

Male, #55929, (23 Aug 1944 - 26 Sep 2017)
Father*Jerry Lamar Culpepper Sr.1
Mother*Edna Mae Rogers1
Name Variation He was also known as Ray.2 
Birth*23 Aug 1944 He was born on 23 Aug 1944.3,4 
Marriage*circa 1963 He married Shirley Ann Gober circa 1963.3 
Death of Son8 May 1964 His son James Ray Culpepper Jr. died on 8 May 1964 at Smith Co., Texas.5 
Birth of Son8 May 1964 His son James Ray Culpepper Jr. was born on 8 May 1964 at Smith Co., Texas.3 
Death of Mother18 Apr 1978 His mother Edna Mae Rogers died on 18 Apr 1978 at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas.6,7 
Death of Father3 Nov 1987 His father Jerry Lamar Culpepper Sr. died on 3 Nov 1987 at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas.6,8 
Residence*Aug 2007 James resided at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, in Aug 2007.1 
ResidenceSep 2009 James resided at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, in Sep 2009.9 
Obituary*25 Sep 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.10 
Death*26 Sep 2017 He died at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, on 26 Sep 2017 at age 73.10 

Family
Marriage*circa 1963 He married Shirley Ann Gober circa 1963.3 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited5 Oct 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. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
    Edna M. Culpepper died 18 Apr 1978 in Smith Co., TX.
  8. 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
    Jerry Lamar Culpepper, Sr., died 3 Nov 1987 in Smith Co., TX.
  9. Tyler Morning Telegraph, Tyler, Texas.
    http://www.tylerpaper.com/
    Obituary of Edward Eugene Culpepper (#55910), published 25 Sep 2009.
  10. Obiturary of James Ray Culpepper, published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Sept. 25, 2017.
  11. 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
    Glenda Ann Culpepper, Female, born __ 1966 in Smith Co., Texas, child of James Ray Culpepper and Shirley Ann Gober.
  12. 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
    Brenda Jean Culpepper, Female, born __ 1968 in Smith Co., Texas, child of James Ray Culpepper and Shirley Ann Gober.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
    Bobby Ray Culpepper, Male, born __ 1971 in Smith Co., Texas, child of James Ray Culpepper and Shirley Ann Gober.

James Ray Culpepper Jr.1

Male, #55931, (8 May 1964 - 8 May 1964)
Father*James Ray Culpepper Sr.1
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 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited20 Nov 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

Female, #55934, (26 Jan 1970 - )
Father*James Ray Culpepper Sr.1
Birth*26 Jan 1970 She was born on 26 Jan 1970 at Smith Co., Texas.1 
Married Name14 Oct 1988  As of 14 Oct 1988, her married name was Speegle.2 
Marriage*14 Oct 1988 She married Ronald Mark Speegle Jr. at Smith Co., Texas, on 14 Oct 1988 at age 18. Mary Louise Culpepper and Ronnie Mark Speegle are the parents of Mary Ann Louise Speegle, Female, born __ 1989, and Loretta Lynn Speegle, Female, born __ 1991, both in Smith Co., Texas.2,3 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited29 Jan 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.
  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
    Mary Louise Culpepper and Ronnie Mark Speegle are the parents of Mary Ann Louise Speegle, Female, born __ 1989, and Loretta Lynn Speegle, Female, born __ 1991, both in Smith Co., Texas.

Margaret Winifred Belding1

Female, #55947, (21 May 1911 - 11 Nov 1991)
Birth*21 May 1911 She was born on 21 May 1911.2 
Marriage*circa 1933 She married James Percy Culpepper circa 1933.1 
Married Namecirca 1933  As of circa 1933, her married name was Culpepper.1 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Mississippi.2 
Death*11 Nov 1991 She died on 11 Nov 1991 at age 80.2 

Family

James Percy Culpepper
Children
  • Jean Evelyn Culpepper1
  • Donald Ray Culpepper3
Last Edited23 Apr 2010

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
    Jean Evelyn Culpepper, Female, born __ 1934 in Smith Co., Texas, child of James Percy Culpepper and Margaret Winifred Belding.
  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
  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
    Donald Ray Culpepper, Male, born __ 1955 in Titus Co., Texas, child of James Percy Culpepper and Margaret Winfred Belding.