John Cecil Culpepper1

Male, #7831, (5 Dec 1900 - 10 Mar 1973)
Father*Cincinnatus Cecil Culpepper
Mother*Pearl Rosetta Buckley
Birth*5 Dec 1900 John was born at Lawrence Co., Mississippi, on 5 Dec 1900.2 
1910 Census15 Apr 1910 Hilton, John and Oscar was listed as a son in Cincinnatus Cecil Culpepper's household on the 1910 Census at Lawrence Co., Mississippi.3 
1920 Census1 Jan 1920 Hilton, John and Oscar was listed as a son in Cincinnatus Cecil Culpepper's household on the 1920 Census at Pearl River Co., Mississippi.4 
Marriage*25 Jun 1932 He married Mary Lake Henderson at Texas on 25 Jun 1932 at age 31. 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.2 
Birth of Son29 Dec 1936 His son John Cecil Culpepper Jr. was born on 29 Dec 1936 at Cameron, Milam Co., Texas.5 
Relocation*1938 He relocated in 1938 at College Station, Brazos Co., Texas,6 
Death of Father26 Apr 1946 His father Cincinnatus Cecil Culpepper died on 26 Apr 1946 at Poplarville, Pearl River Co., Mississippi. 
Death of Mother25 Dec 1959 His mother Pearl Rosetta Buckley died on 25 Dec 1959 at Poplarville, Pearl River Co., Mississippi. 
Death of Spouse10 Nov 1965 His wife Mary Lake Henderson died on 10 Nov 1965 at Bryan, Brazos Co., Texas.7 
Death*10 Mar 1973 He died at College Station, Brazos Co., Texas, on 10 Mar 1973 at age 72.8,2 
Biography* Cecil was valedictorian of the Lawrence County High School class of 1919. He attended Clark College and Mississippi State College. In 1921 he joined his brother, Hilton, in Mission, TX. He returned to Poplarville for a few years but moved back to Texas (with "Nothing in my pocket but a train ticket") in 1929 to again join Hilton, who had moved to Cameron. The brothers owned a wholesale candy business which served Central Texas. Cecil traveled throughout the area selling candy to and becoming friends with people who would later trust him to purchase their farm land for real estate development. On June 25, 1932, he married Mary Lake Henderson. In 1937 the family moved to College Station, TX. Cecil bought 200 acres directly across from Texas A&M College. This became his first residential real estate development. For the next 35 years he built residential developments, apartments, shopping centers and medical facilities in Bryan/College Station. A few months before his death, he broke ground for the second phase of his largest yet commercial development. In 1945 Cecil helped organize the Bryan/College Station Real Estate Board, serving as its first president. He served three terms as director for the Texas Real Estate Association. In 1949 he was appointed by Governor Alan Shivers as one of six original Real Estate Commissioners for the State of Texas, a licensing law having recently passed to create a need for administrating and directing Real Estate Laws for the state. Cecil served as commissioner for twelve years and as chairman for the commission in 1957-58. 

Family

Mary Lake Henderson
Marriage*25 Jun 1932 He married Mary Lake Henderson at Texas on 25 Jun 1932 at age 31. 
Child
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited21 Dec 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999 to Lew Griffin from Mary Anne Massengale Culpepper (#7843), e-mail address.
  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. 1910 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 99, Sheet 4A, Family 69, Beat 5, Lawrence County, MS
    Cincinnatus P. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 35, Md1-17 yrs, MS/GA/MS, Farmer-Own Farm
    Pearlie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 32, Md1-17 yrs, ch 5/5, MS/MS/MS
    Bal Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 16, S, MS/MS/MS
    Myrtice Culpepper, Daughter, F, Wh, 14, S, MS/MS/MS
    Hilton Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 11, S, MS/MS/MS
    Cecil Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 9, S, MS/MS/MS
    Winston Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 7, S, MS/MS/MS.
  4. 1920 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 120, page 7A, Lines 9-16, Hillendale Rd., Pearl River County, MS (12 Jan 1920)
    Cincinatti Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 48, md, MS/MS/MS salesman, dry goods store
    Pearlie Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 43, md, MS/MS/MS
    ? (Balzora) Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 24, sng, MS/MS/MS teacher, common school
    ? (Hilton) Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 21, sng, MS/MS/MS
    John Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 18, sng, MS/MS/MS
    ? (Oscar) Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 16, sng, MS/MS/MS
    Sarah L. Culpepper, Dau, F, Wh, 8, sng, MS/MS/MS
    John Laird, servant, M, Bl, 16, sng, MS/GA/GA house servant.
  5. 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
    John Cecil Culpepper Jr., Male, born __1936 in Milam Co., Texas, child of J. C. Culpepper and Mary Lake Henderson.
  6. Bryan-College Station Eagle, Bryan, TX.
    http://www.bcseagle.com/
    Obituary of John Cecil Culpepper Jr. (#7850), published 21 Dec 2008.
  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
    Mary Lake Culpepper, Female, Single, died 10 Nov 1965 in Brazos 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
    John C Culpepper, Male, Widowed, died 10 Mar 1973 in Brazos Co., TX.

Bessie Irene Wallace1

Female, #7832, (23 Apr 1902 - 24 Mar 1992)
Birth*23 Apr 1902 Bessie was born on 23 Apr 1902.2 
Marriage*say 1924 She married Hilton Powell Culpepper say 1924. 
Married Namesay 1924  As of say 1924, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son16 Sep 1925 Her son Wallace Hilton Culpepper was born on 16 Sep 1925 at Milam Co., Texas.2,3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Bessie was listed as Hilton Powell Culpepper's wife on the 1930 Census at Cameron, Milam Co., Texas.4 
SSN*1967 Her Social Security Number was issued in 1967 in Texas.2 
Death of Spouse17 Feb 1968 Her husband Hilton Powell Culpepper died on 17 Feb 1968 at Bell Co., Texas.2,5 
Residence*Mar 1992 Bessie resided at Cameron, Milam Co., Texas, in Mar 1992.2 
Death*24 Mar 1992 She died at Bell Co., Texas, on 24 Mar 1992 at age 89.2,1 

Family

Hilton Powell Culpepper
Marriage*say 1924 She married Hilton Powell Culpepper say 1924. 
Child
Last Edited8 Nov 2006

Citations

  1. 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
    Bessie Irene Culpepper, Female, died 24 Mar 1992 in Bell Co., TX.
  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
    Wallace Hilton Culpepper, born 16 Sep 1925 in Milam Co., Texas.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 1, Sheet 18B, Lines 59-61, Cameron, Milam Co., TX (15 Apr 1930)
    Home Rent=$30, Radio=N, Farm=N, Vet=WW
    H. P. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 30, md@22, MS/MS/MS, Merchant/Wholesale Candy
    Irene Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 21, md@19, TX/TX/TX
    Wallace Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 4 2/12, sng, TX/TX/TX.
  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
    Hilton P Culpepper, Male, Single, died 17 Feb 1968 in Bell Co., TX.

Wallace Hilton Culpepper1

Male, #7833, (16 Sep 1925 - 10 Jun 1993)
Father*Hilton Powell Culpepper
Mother*Bessie Irene Wallace
Birth*16 Sep 1925 Wallace was born at Milam Co., Texas, on 16 Sep 1925.2,3 
1930 Census1 Apr 1930 Wallace was listed as a son in Hilton Powell Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Cameron, Milam Co., Texas.4 
SSN*between 1936 and 1950 His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 in Texas.2 
World War II*between 1943 and 1945 He served in World War II between 1943 and 1945. 
Marriage*say 1948 He married Martha Lee Werner (?) say 1948. 
Birth of Son24 Jul 1950 His son Wallace Hilton Culpepper Jr. was born on 24 Jul 1950 at Milam Co., Texas.5 
Death of Father17 Feb 1968 His father Hilton Powell Culpepper died on 17 Feb 1968 at Bell Co., Texas.2,6 
Death of Son1 Nov 1991 His son Wallace Hilton Culpepper Jr. died on 1 Nov 1991 at Bell Co., Texas.7 
Death of Mother24 Mar 1992 His mother Bessie Irene Wallace died on 24 Mar 1992 at Bell Co., Texas.2,8 
Residence*Jun 1993 Wallace resided at Cameron, Milam Co., Texas, in Jun 1993.2 
Death*10 Jun 1993 He died at Bell Co., Texas, on 10 Jun 1993 at age 67.9,2 
Biography* Wallace graduated from Texas A&M University. He served in WW II. 

Family

Martha Lee Werner (?)
Marriage*say 1948 He married Martha Lee Werner (?) say 1948. 
Children
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited18 Oct 2008

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999 to Lew Griffin from Mary Anne Massengale Culpepper (#7843), e-mail address.
  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
    Wallace Hilton Culpepper, born 16 Sep 1925 in Milam Co., Texas.
  4. 1930 Federal Census, United States.
    ED 1, Sheet 18B, Lines 59-61, Cameron, Milam Co., TX (15 Apr 1930)
    Home Rent=$30, Radio=N, Farm=N, Vet=WW
    H. P. Culpepper, Head, M, Wh, 30, md@22, MS/MS/MS, Merchant/Wholesale Candy
    Irene Culpepper, Wife, F, Wh, 21, md@19, TX/TX/TX
    Wallace Culpepper, Son, M, Wh, 4 2/12, sng, TX/TX/TX.
  5. 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
    Wallace Hilton Culpepper, Male, born 24 Jul 1950 in Milam Co., Texas, child of Martha Lee Werner.
  6. 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
    Hilton P Culpepper, Male, Single, died 17 Feb 1968 in Bell Co., TX.
  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
    Wallace Hilton Culpepper Jr, Male, died 1 Nov 1991 in Bell 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
    Bessie Irene Culpepper, Female, died 24 Mar 1992 in Bell Co., TX.
  9. 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
    Wallace Hilton Culpepper, Male, died 10 Jun 1993 in Bell Co., TX.
  10. 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
    Wallace H Culpepper, Jr, 40, married Deana Casey, 37, on 29 Dec 1990 in Bell Co., TX.

Martha Lee Werner (?)1

Female, #7834, (14 Dec 1931 - 21 Jun 2006)
Birth*14 Dec 1931 Martha was born at Milam Co., Texas, on 14 Dec 1931. Martha was the daughter of E. P. Werner and Vance Hardy Randolph.1,2 
SSN*between 1944 and 1950 Her Social Security Number was issued between 1944 and 1950 in Texas.2 
Marriage*say 1948 She married Wallace Hilton Culpepper say 1948. 
Married Namesay 1948  As of say 1948, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son24 Jul 1950 Her son Wallace Hilton Culpepper Jr. was born on 24 Jul 1950 at Milam Co., Texas.3 
Death of Son1 Nov 1991 Her son Wallace Hilton Culpepper Jr. died on 1 Nov 1991 at Bell Co., Texas.4 
Death of Spouse10 Jun 1993 Her husband Wallace Hilton Culpepper died on 10 Jun 1993 at Bell Co., Texas.5,2 
Death*21 Jun 2006 She died at Cameron, Milam Co., Texas, on 21 Jun 2006 at age 74.2 

Family

Wallace Hilton Culpepper
Marriage*say 1948 She married Wallace Hilton Culpepper say 1948. 
Children
Last Edited28 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
    Martha Lee Werner, Female, born __ 1931 in Milam Co., TX to E. P. Werner and Vance Hardy Randolph.
  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
    Wallace Hilton Culpepper, Male, born 24 Jul 1950 in Milam Co., Texas, child of Martha Lee Werner.
  4. 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
    Wallace Hilton Culpepper Jr, Male, died 1 Nov 1991 in Bell Co., TX.
  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
    Wallace Hilton Culpepper, Male, died 10 Jun 1993 in Bell Co., TX.
  6. 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
    Wallace H Culpepper, Jr, 40, married Deana Casey, 37, on 29 Dec 1990 in Bell Co., TX.

Ames Russ

Male, #7836, (say 1910 - )
Birth*say 1910 Ames was born say 1910. 
Marriage*say 1931 He married Sarah Lue Culpepper say 1931. 

Family

Sarah Lue Culpepper
Last Edited10 Apr 2008

Mary Lake Henderson

Female, #7837, (17 May 1893 - 10 Nov 1965)
Father*Thomas Stalworth Henderson
Mother*Mary Agnes Burns
Birth*17 May 1893 Mary was born at Cameron, Milam Co., Texas, on 17 May 1893. 
Marriage*25 Jun 1932 She married John Cecil Culpepper at Texas on 25 Jun 1932 at age 39. 
Married Name25 Jun 1932  As of 25 Jun 1932, her married name was Culpepper. 
Birth of Son29 Dec 1936 Her son John Cecil Culpepper Jr. was born on 29 Dec 1936 at Cameron, Milam Co., Texas.1 
Death of Father17 Feb 1937 Her father Thomas Stalworth Henderson died on 17 Feb 1937. 
Relocation*1938 She, as a family member, accompanied Mary Lake Henderson in relocating in 1938 at College Station, Brazos Co., Texas,2 
Death*10 Nov 1965 She died at Bryan, Brazos Co., Texas, on 10 Nov 1965 at age 72.3 

Family

John Cecil Culpepper
Marriage*25 Jun 1932 She married John Cecil Culpepper at Texas on 25 Jun 1932 at age 39. 
Child
Last Edited21 Dec 2008

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
    John Cecil Culpepper Jr., Male, born __1936 in Milam Co., Texas, child of J. C. Culpepper and Mary Lake Henderson.
  2. Bryan-College Station Eagle, Bryan, TX.
    http://www.bcseagle.com/
    Obituary of John Cecil Culpepper Jr. (#7850), published 21 Dec 2008.
  3. 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
    Mary Lake Culpepper, Female, Single, died 10 Nov 1965 in Brazos Co., TX.

Thomas Stalworth Henderson

Male, #7838, (12 Jan 1859 - 17 Feb 1937)
Note* Madeleine (Henderson) McDonald, 1999 e-mail. 
Birth*12 Jan 1859 Thomas was born at Washington Co., Texas, on 12 Jan 1859. 
Marriage*10 Dec 1884 He married Mary Agnes Burns on 10 Dec 1884 at age 25. 
Death*17 Feb 1937 He died on 17 Feb 1937 at age 78. 

Family

Mary Agnes Burns
Child
Last Edited31 Jul 1999

Mary Agnes Burns

Female, #7839, (say 1861 - )
Name Variation She was also known as Minnie. 
Birth*say 1861 Mary was born say 1861. 
Marriage*10 Dec 1884 She married Thomas Stalworth Henderson on 10 Dec 1884. 
Married Name10 Dec 1884  As of 10 Dec 1884, her married name was Henderson. 

Family

Thomas Stalworth Henderson
Child
Last Edited1 Oct 2003

John Cecil Culpepper Jr.1,2

Male, #7840, (29 Dec 1936 - 19 Dec 2008)
Father*John Cecil Culpepper
Mother*Mary Lake Henderson
Birth*29 Dec 1936 John was born at Cameron, Milam Co., Texas, on 29 Dec 1936.3 
Relocation1938 He, as a family member, accompanied John Cecil Culpepper in relocating in 1938 at College Station, Brazos Co., Texas,4 
Marriage*circa 1957 He married Mary Lee Taylor circa 1957.5 
Marriage*12 Aug 1961 He married Mary Anne Massengale at Texas on 12 Aug 1961 at age 24. 
Death of Mother10 Nov 1965 His mother Mary Lake Henderson died on 10 Nov 1965 at Bryan, Brazos Co., Texas.6 
Death of Father10 Mar 1973 His father John Cecil Culpepper died on 10 Mar 1973 at College Station, Brazos Co., Texas.7,8 
Biography*1978 From Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, 1978 - 1979:
     Real estate exec; b. Cameron, Tex., 29 Dec 1936; s. John Cecil and Mary Lake (Henderson) Culpepper; LL.B., J.D., U. Tex, Austin; 1963; m. Mary Ann Massengale, 12 Aug 1961; 1 son, John- Cecil, III. Pres, Culpepper Realty Co., College Station, Tex., 1963--; owner, mgr.. Culpepper Properties, College Station, 1963-; admitted to Tex. bar; 1963; mem. faculty U. of Shopping Center, chmn. bd. Homestead Savs. and Loan Assn., College Station; dir. First Bank and Trust Co., Bryan, Tex., Exchange Savs. and Loan Co., Dallas. Bd. dirs. U. Tex.. Sch. Law, 1964-67. Licensed real estate broker, Tex. Mem. Internat. Council Shopping Centers. Club: Pope and Young (1st v.p.) Asso. editor Tex. Law Rev., 1962-63, life mem., 1975-. Home: 2701 Burton St Bryan TX 77801 Office: PO Drawer JC College Station TX 77840. 
Death*19 Dec 2008 He died at Bryan, Brazos Co., Texas, on 19 Dec 2008 at age 71.4 
Obituary*21 Dec 2008 John Cecil Culpepper Jr., one of Texas' leading commercial real estate developers, died Friday, December 19, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas.
     Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2008, at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan. A Memorial Service under the direction of Reverend Jesse Myers will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at First Christian Church, 900 South Ennis in Bryan. Interment will be at Restever Memorial Mausoleum.
     Born December 29, 1936, in Cameron, Texas, to Mary Lake Henderson and John Cecil Culpepper, he moved with his family to College Station in 1938. John attended public schools in both Bryan and College Station and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1955. He received a bachelor's degree from the School of Business Administration at the University of Texas in Austin and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law where he was selected as Associate Editor of the Texas Law Review. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the University of Texas Law School Association from 1965 to 1968.
     After admission to the Texas Bar in 1963, John returned to Bryan-College Station to join his father in the company he established in 1937, Culpepper Realty. He was blessed to have been able to pursue his career alongside both his father and his son. With them, John was responsible for the development and building of more than three million square feet of shopping malls, retail centers, office buildings and restaurants throughout Texas. A 40 year member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, he served as faculty member of it's University of Shopping Centers.
     John's lifelong avocation was archery and bowhunting. A Senior Member and former Board Member of the Pope & Young Club, he took pride in his inclusion in its Book of Records. Second only to his love of family and joy in three grandchildren was his continuing pleasure in teaching two generations of young people to shoot the bow.
     His is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Anne Massengale Culpepper, his son, John Cecil (Jack) Culpepper III, his daughter-in-law, Mary Claire Crenan Culpepper, and grandchildren, John Crenan, Mary Elizabeth and Jacqueline Claire Culpepper, all of Bryan-College Station.
     Honorary pallbearers include his cousins, John Burns Henderson Jr., and Hilton Culpepper, both of Cameron, Ken Craven of Rockport, and Benjamin Franklin, James D. Martin III, William F. Phillips, J. Stanley Stephen, Adrian Martinez, Lawrence Haskins, and Joe Bonafazi, of Bryan-College Station.
     The family especially thanks the staff at Sherwood Health Care for compassionate and dedicated care given to John during the last few months.
     John was a supportive member of the First Christian Church of Bryan-College Station. He served as a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board for nine years and as its chairman from 1977 to 2006. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to the First Christian Church Building Fund.4
John Cecil Culpepper Jr.
Burial*23 Dec 2008 His body was interred on 23 Dec 2008 at Restever Memorial Mausoleum, Bryan, Brazos Co., Texas.4 

Family 1
Marriage*circa 1957 He married Mary Lee Taylor circa 1957.5 
Child
  • Cynthia Lee Culpepper5

Family 2
Marriage*12 Aug 1961 He married Mary Anne Massengale at Texas on 12 Aug 1961 at age 24. 
Child
  • John Cecil Culpepper III9
ChartsJoseph Culpepper of Morgan Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited22 Jan 2010

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999 to Lew Griffin from Mary Anne Massengale Culpepper (#7843), e-mail address.
  2. Who’s Who in the South & Southwest, 16th Ed., 1978 - 1979, Chicago, Illinois: Marquis-Who's Who, 1978, Repository: LDS Family History Library - Salt Lake City, Call No. US/CAN 973 D36ws 16 ed.
  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
    John Cecil Culpepper Jr., Male, born __1936 in Milam Co., Texas, child of J. C. Culpepper and Mary Lake Henderson.
  4. Bryan-College Station Eagle, Bryan, TX.
    http://www.bcseagle.com/
    Obituary of John Cecil Culpepper Jr. (#7850), published 21 Dec 2008.
  5. 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
    Cynthia Lee Culpepper, Female, born __ 1958 in Travis Co., Texas, child of John Cecil Culpepper Jr. and Mary Lee Taylor.
  6. 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
    Mary Lake Culpepper, Female, Single, died 10 Nov 1965 in Brazos Co., TX.
  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
    John C Culpepper, Male, Widowed, died 10 Mar 1973 in Brazos Co., TX.
  8. 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
  9. 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
    John Cecil Culpepper, III, Male, born __ 1965 in Brazos Co., Texas, child of John Cecil Culpepper Jr. and Mary Ann Massengale.

Jack Furman Massengale

Male, #7841, (17 Dec 1908 - Apr 1978)
Birth*17 Dec 1908 Jack was born on 17 Dec 1908.1 
Marriage*say 1939 He married Mary Elizabeth Wilson say 1939. 
Death*Apr 1978 He died at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, in Apr 1978 at age 69.1 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Wilson
Child
  • Mary Anne Massengale2
Last Edited12 Nov 2005

Citations

  1. 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
  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

Mary Elizabeth Wilson

Female, #7842, (31 Oct 1907 - 11 Sep 1988)
Birth*31 Oct 1907 Mary was born on 31 Oct 1907.1 
Marriage*say 1939 She married Jack Furman Massengale say 1939. 
Married Namesay 1939  As of say 1939, her married name was Massengale. 
Death of SpouseApr 1978 Her husband Jack Furman Massengale died in Apr 1978 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.1 
Death*11 Sep 1988 She died at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, on 11 Sep 1988 at age 80.1 

Family

Jack Furman Massengale
Child
  • Mary Anne Massengale2
Last Edited12 Nov 2005

Citations

  1. 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
  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

Emma Hardy Culpepper1

Female, #7850, (May 1876 - 21 Jan 1906)
Father*William B. Culpepper
Mother*Ruth Ann Slade
Birth*May 1876 Emma was born at Dooly Co., Georgia, in May 1876. 
1880 Census1 Jun 1880 Sarah, Eva, Mary, Emma and Ruth was listed as a daughter in William B. Culpepper's household on the 1880 Census at Dooly Co., Georgia.2 
Married Name1892  As of 1892, her married name was Dixon. 
Death of Father8 Aug 1892 Her father William B. Culpepper died on 8 Aug 1892 at Dooly Co., Georgia.3 
Marriage*4 Feb 1893 She married James Forrest Dixon at Dooly Co., Georgia, on 4 Feb 1893 at age 16.4 
Photographed*1905 She was photographed in 1905 at Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., Georgia.1
Emma H. Culpepper Dixon
Death*21 Jan 1906 She died at Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., Georgia, on 21 Jan 1906 at age 29. 
Burial*circa 22 Jan 1906 Her body was interred circa 22 Jan 1906 at Evergreen Cemetery, Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., Georgia. 

Family

James Forrest Dixon
Marriage*4 Feb 1893 She married James Forrest Dixon at Dooly Co., Georgia, on 4 Feb 1893 at age 16.4 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Jones Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited28 Jun 2005

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Vivian Melton (granddaughter of Emma Hardy Culpepper Dixon), e-mail address.
  2. 1880 Federal Census, United States.
    Page 618B (58), ED 22, District 10, Family 529, Dooly Co., GA
    W. Culpepper, Self, M, Md, 33, Farmer, GA/GA/GA
    Ruthy Culpepper, Wife, F, Md, 35, Housewife, GA/GA/GA
    Sarah Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 10, At School, GA/GA/GA
    William Culpepper, Son, M, S, 9, At School, GA/GA/GA
    Ever S. Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 7, At School, GA/GA/GA
    Mary Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 5, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Emen Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 3, --- , GA/GA/GA
    Ruthay Culpepper, Dau, F, S, 6M, --- , GA/GA/GA.
  3. USGenWeb Archives.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    Ebenezer Cemetery, Cordele, Crisp, Co., GA. Transcription on May 21, 2001 by Jeff Hinkle.
    - W. B. Culpepper, July 20, 1847 - July 8, 1892
    - Ruth A. Culpepper, February 6, 1844 - November 22, 1909.
  4. E-mail written 1999-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Vivian Melton (granddaughter of Emma Hardy Culpepper Dixon), e-mail address.
    Dooly County, GA Marriage record: "Miss Hendy Culpepper and James Dickson, 4 Feb 1893."

James Forrest Dixon1

Male, #7851, (25 Oct 1873 - 17 Mar 1947)
Birth*25 Oct 1873 James was born on 25 Oct 1873. 
Marriage*4 Feb 1893 He married Emma Hardy Culpepper at Dooly Co., Georgia, on 4 Feb 1893 at age 19.2 
1900 Census*1900 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia. 
Death of Spouse21 Jan 1906 His wife Emma Hardy Culpepper died on 21 Jan 1906 at Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., Georgia. 
Death*17 Mar 1947 He died at Brooks Co., Georgia, on 17 Mar 1947 at age 73. 
Burial*after 17 Mar 1947 His body was interred after 17 Mar 1947 at Albany, Dougherty Co., Georgia. 

Family

Emma Hardy Culpepper
Last Edited7 Jan 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written 1999-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Vivian Melton (granddaughter of Emma Hardy Culpepper Dixon), e-mail address.
  2. E-mail written 1999-2005 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Vivian Melton (granddaughter of Emma Hardy Culpepper Dixon), e-mail address.
    Dooly County, GA Marriage record: "Miss Hendy Culpepper and James Dickson, 4 Feb 1893."

Jerry Roger Culpepper Ph.D., J.D., D.O.1

Male, #7853, (26 Oct 1944 - 24 Jan 2005)
Father*Green Walter Culpepper1
Mother*Hilda Etta Tilley1
Birth*26 Oct 1944 Jerry was born at Fyffe, DeKalb Co., Alabama, on 26 Oct 1944.2 
Death of Father3 May 1969 His father Green Walter Culpepper died on 3 May 1969 at Fort Payne, DeKalb Co., Alabama.3,4,1 
Marriage*18 Sep 1983 He married Virginia Witzleber at Rainsville, DeKalb Co., Alabama, on 18 Sep 1983 at age 38. Roger and Jenny had no children.2 
Death of Mother8 May 1985 His mother Hilda Etta Tilley died on 8 May 1985 at Rainsville, DeKalb Co., Alabama.3,4,1 
Death*24 Jan 2005 He died at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, on 24 Jan 2005 at age 60.5 
Biography* In Memory of Dr. Jerry Roger Culpepper

Doctor Roger Culpepper was born and raised in Powell, Ala. He graduated from Fyffe High School and received his B. S. Degree in Chemistry from Auburn University. No matter how many other schools he attended, he remained a true Auburn Alumni and an ardent football fan.

He went to dental school at UAB, but decided not to become a dentist and dropped out in his last year. He completed his doctorate studies in clinical chemistry a the Medical College of Virginia, earning his Ph. D. Now a doctor of philosophy, Roger Culpepper entered the West Virginia School of Osteopathy in Louisbourg, W. Va.

In 1983, after finishing his internship at Warren Hospital in Warren, Ohio, he moved back home to Northeast Alabama, where he began practicing medicine.

During the 20-odd years he operated the Ider medical Clinic, he attended the Birmingham School of Law and earned a doctor of jurisprudence. Roger's higher education now included three doctorates and a bachelor's degree from Auburn. During his medical career, he was licensed to practice in Alabama, Tennessee and West Virginia.

After a two-year courtship, Doc married his wife, Virginia Witzleben, in 1983. "Ginny" was a registered nurse in Saginaw, Mich. They did not have any children. They lived on the Culpepper family farm in Powell.

The lifelong drive of Roger Culpepper was to "save man and humanity." To contribute toward this inspiration goal, he treated thousands of people without pay, and he was active in numerous medical societies and legal organizations. He was a soft touch for a contribution to any worthwhile cause.

He ran for political office in an effort to influence the Laws of the State of Alabama. He also taught religion and philosophy to various groups from time to time. In short, doc worked toward his goal throughout his life.

Doc was a voracious reader. He was accused of being Barnes & Noble's best customer. He particularly liked technical books and biographies. Often he would read three to four books a week. As a result, he was conversant on any subject and could usually expand the conversation to another level. He was blessed with a magnificent memory that allowed him to remember almost any historical date, character, or act.

In 1995, Doc began to suffer from heart disease. His health deteriorated, even after a triple coronary bypass and a kidney transplant. He lived until Monday, Jan 24, when he passed away.

A devout Christian and truly a citizen of the world, Jerry Roger Culpepper will be sorely missed by those who knew him.

From a dear friend, Bob French Jr.


Post Script by Warren Culpepper, co-publisher of Culpepper Connections

Shortly after the launch of Culpepper Connections in 1999, I received a phone call from a remarkable Culpepper from northeast Alabama. Roger had discovered our new website and wanted to know if I knew of any other Culpepper with three doctoral degrees. I assured him I had not, and asked him to tell me more about him and his branch of the family. He soon invited me to attend a family reunion of his NE Alabama Culpeppers. My wife and I did and had a most memorable day with Roger and his clan. Over the next few years, Roger and I often talked on the phone, and while I had visited with him face-to-face only once, at the time of his death, I knew I had lost a true and very special friend.6,7
Dr. Roger Culpepper
ChartsWilliam Culpepper of Warren Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited29 Sep 2010

Citations

  1. Maxine Culpepper Barron, Author: e-mail address, Culpepper, P.O. Box 382, Rainsville, Alabama 35986: M and M Publishing, 2004 .
    P. 180.
  2. Maxine Culpepper Barron, Author: e-mail address, Culpepper, P.O. Box 382, Rainsville, Alabama 35986: M and M Publishing, 2004 .
    P. 185.
  3. 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
  4. Cemetery Census, New Bethel Cemetery, Rainsville, Dekalb Co., AL
    - Doyle L. Culpepper, 5 Nov 1935 - 7 Dec 1964 and Nancy B. Culpepper, 5 May 1938 - 21 Feb 1990
    - Green W. Culpepper, 27 Oct 1897 - 3 May 1969 and Etta H. Culpepper, 4 Sep 1903 - 8 May 1985.

  5. E-mail written 1999-2011 to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper from Metta Maxine Culpepper Barron, e-mail address (Aug 2011).
  6. E-mail written 1 Feb 2005 - Apr 2015 to Lew Griffin from Newton Ivan "Buddy" Hilyer Jr., e-mail address.
  7. Warren L. Culpepper (#1942), Former publisher of Culpepper Connections.

Alice Ruth Robinson1

Female, #7855, (30 Dec 1925 - 17 Nov 1996)
Birth*30 Dec 1925 Alice was born on 30 Dec 1925.2,1 
Marriage*3 Feb 1949 She married Cecil Green Culpepper on 3 Feb 1949 at age 23.1 
Married Name3 Feb 1949  As of 3 Feb 1949, her married name was Culpepper.1 
Birth of Son11 Apr 1952 Her son Edward Byle Culpepper was born on 11 Apr 1952 at Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.1 
Death of Son12 Apr 1952 Her son Edward Byle Culpepper died on 12 Apr 1952 at Children's Hospital, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.1 
Death*17 Nov 1996 She died at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, on 17 Nov 1996 at age 70
Diabetes and heart problems.2,1 
Burial*circa 19 Nov 1996 Her body was interred circa 19 Nov 1996 at Chattanooga Memorial Park Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.1 

Family
Marriage*3 Feb 1949 She married Cecil Green Culpepper on 3 Feb 1949 at age 23.1 
Children
Last Edited14 Feb 2005

Citations

  1. Maxine Culpepper Barron, Author: e-mail address, Culpepper, P.O. Box 382, Rainsville, Alabama 35986: M and M Publishing, 2004 .
    P. 181.
  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

Edward Byle Culpepper1

Male, #7856, (11 Apr 1952 - 12 Apr 1952)
Mother*Alice Ruth Robinson1
Birth*11 Apr 1952 Edward was born at Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, on 11 Apr 1952.1 
Death*12 Apr 1952 He died at Children's Hospital, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, on 12 Apr 1952.1 
Burial*13 Apr 1952 His body was interred on 13 Apr 1952 at Chattanooga Memorial Park Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee.1 
Last Edited14 Feb 2005

Citations

  1. Maxine Culpepper Barron, Author: e-mail address, Culpepper, P.O. Box 382, Rainsville, Alabama 35986: M and M Publishing, 2004 .
    P. 181.

Rev. Doyle Lee Culpepper1

Male, #7860, (5 Nov 1935 - 7 Dec 1964)
Father*Green Walter Culpepper1
Mother*Hilda Etta Tilley1
Birth*5 Nov 1935 Doyle was born at Fyffe, DeKalb Co., Alabama, on 5 Nov 1935.2,3 
Marriage*1957 He married Nancy Faye Blevins at DeKalb Co., Alabama, in 1957.3 
Photographed*say 1964 He was photographed say 1964.4
Rev. Doyle Lee Culpepper
Death*7 Dec 1964 He died at Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, on 7 Dec 1964 at age 29
Brain aneurysm.2,3 
Burial*circa 9 Dec 1964 His body was interred circa 9 Dec 1964 at New Bethel Cemetery, Rainsville, DeKalb Co., Alabama.5 
Biography* Doyle died of a cerebral hemorrage, one day after having been ordained as a Baptist minister. 

Family

Nancy Faye Blevins
Children
  • Jimmy Doyle Culpepper3
  • Carol Michelle Culpepper3
ChartsWilliam Culpepper of Warren Co., GA: Descendant Chart
Last Edited27 Feb 2005

Citations

  1. Maxine Culpepper Barron, Author: e-mail address, Culpepper, P.O. Box 382, Rainsville, Alabama 35986: M and M Publishing, 2004 .
    P. 180.
  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. Maxine Culpepper Barron, Author: e-mail address, Culpepper, P.O. Box 382, Rainsville, Alabama 35986: M and M Publishing, 2004 .
    P. 184.
  4. Maxine Culpepper Barron, Author: e-mail address, Culpepper, P.O. Box 382, Rainsville, Alabama 35986: M and M Publishing, 2004 .
    P. 97.
  5. Cemetery Census, New Bethel Cemetery, Rainsville, Dekalb Co., AL
    - Doyle L. Culpepper, 5 Nov 1935 - 7 Dec 1964 and Nancy B. Culpepper, 5 May 1938 - 21 Feb 1990
    - Green W. Culpepper, 27 Oct 1897 - 3 May 1969 and Etta H. Culpepper, 4 Sep 1903 - 8 May 1985.