George Warren Culpepper1,2
Male, #3946, (7 Oct 1928 - 9 Dec 1999)
| Parent* | Ralph Harold Culpepper2 (7 Jun 1899 - 29 Jul 1970) | |
| Parent* | Gladys Iva Rice2 (5 Jan 1902 - 9 Dec 1960) | |
George Warren Culpepper|b. 7 Oct 1928\nd. 9 Dec 1999|p3946.htm|Ralph Harold Culpepper|b. 7 Jun 1899\nd. 29 Jul 1970|p3940.htm|Gladys Iva Rice|b. 5 Jan 1902\nd. 9 Dec 1960|p3941.htm|Warren E. Culpepper|b. 24 Jun 1859\nd. 13 May 1907|p3348.htm|Eula F. Shelfer|b. 1 Nov 1865\nd. 11 Oct 1904|p3930.htm|Franklin P. Rice|b. 3 Jul 1860|p5584.htm|Antoinette L. Gordon|b. 6 Aug 1871\nd. 15 Oct 1907|p5585.htm| | ||
| Birth* | 7 Oct 1928 | George was born at Orangefield, Orange Co., Texas, on 7 Oct 1928.3,2 |
| He was the son of Ralph Harold Culpepper and Gladys Iva Rice.2 | ||
| 1930 Census | 1 Apr 1930 | Ralph, Willie and George was listed as a son in Ralph Harold Culpepper's household on the 1930 Census at Vinton, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.4 |
| SSN* | between 1936 and 1950 | His Social Security Number was issued between 1936 and 1950 at Texas.3 |
| Photographed* | 1943 | He was photographed wearing brother Bill's uniform. Underage, he tried to join the Navy at least once before they took him. He wanted to find his brother Ralph and eventually did. in 1943.1 |
| Military service* | between 1945 and 1969 | George served in the armed forces as an enlisted person on active duty between 1945 and 1969 (The history of service, George Warren Culpepper, U.S. Navy (as told to Shirley Culpepper Brook, 9/23/98): Entered the U.S. Navy on November 27, 1945, went to boot camp in San Diego, California, and served during the occupation of forces following WWII, until Feb 1946. Feb 1946-Sept 1947 served aboard the USS Gendreau DE 639 Honorably Discharged Oct 2, 1947 Re enlisted the US Navy May 1, 1950 May 1950- December 1950 served aboard the USS Yellowstone AD 27 December 1950-June 1953 served aboard the USS Conway DDE 507 June 1953-March 1954 served aboard the USS Serria AD 18, Destroyer Tender April 1954-October 1955 served aboard the USS Eaton DDE 510 Then to recruiting duty, via PNC1 school in Bainbridge, Maryland until December 1955 January 1956-June 1958 - USN RS, Oklahoma City, Ok (recruiting duty) July 1958-August 1960 served aboard the USS Thor ARC 4 August 1960-October 1960 submarine school November 1960 -September 1961 USS Medregal SS480 out of Hawaii October 1961-March 1962 Nuclear Power School, (Mora Island Navy yard) Vallejo, California April 1962-November 1962 NPTU, Idaho Falls, Idaho December 1962-July 1964 USS Swordfish SSN 579 July 1964-December 1966 - FleSubTraFac-Pearl Harbour, Hawaii January 1967-July 1969-RTC, Great Lakes, Illinois Retired July 15, 1969 after 22 years of service at the rank of MMCM(SS)USN, Master Chief.).1 |
| Marriage* | 4 May 1957 | He married Mary Lou Livingston at Bartlesville, Washington Co., Oklahoma, on 4 May 1957. |
| Death* | 9 Dec 1999 | He died at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, on 9 Dec 1999. .3,5 |
| Biography* | Obituary: Culpepper, George Warren. Born October 7, 1928. Passed away on December 9, 1999. In the hearts and minds of everyone who knew him, he was a mountain. Through the memory of his values of love, understanding, compassion, laughter and everlasting friendship, the mountain will always be there. With his spirit guiding and encouraging us to climb back up and reach the top. George served in the US Navy, retiring after 23 years of service. Survived by 2 children Liz Ellington and husband Larry of Royse City and Mike Culpepper and wife Vicki of Mesquite; 6 grandchildren William, Max, Garrett, Justin, Taylor and Lane; sister Carrie Manire and husband Gill of Houston; brother Bill Culpepper and wife Katherine of Centerville; brother-in-law Teddy Livingston and wife Pam; sister-in-law Peggy Bailey and husband Allen; many close friends, neighbors and a host of Beanie Buddies. Services will be 3:30pm, Monday, December 13, 1999, at RESTLAND WILDWOOD CHAPEL, Rev. John Schuler and Rev Joe Florence officiating. Family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00PM, Sunday, December 12, 1999, at Restland Funeral Home. Restland Funeral Home & Cemetery located on Greenville Avenue 1/2 mile North of LBJ 972-238-7111.6 |
Family | Mary Lou Livingston (17 Jan 1936 - 21 Apr 1998) | |
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| Charts | Descendants of Henry M. Culpepper of Dooly Co., GA |
| Last Edited | 12 Nov 2006 |
Citations
- E-mail from Shirley Beth Culpepper Brook (#5957), e-mail address to Lew Griffin and Warren Culpepper, 1998-2007.
- 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
George Warren Culpepper, Male, born 7 Oct 1928 in Orange Co., Texas, child of Ralph H. Culpepper and Gladys Eva Rice. - 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
GEORGE W CULPEPPER, 7 Oct 1928 - 9 Dec 1999, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX 75218; SSN 462-32-4415 issued in TX before 1951
(Why it is safe to publish Social Security numbers for deceased people: http://gen.culpepper.com/about/socialsecurity.htm). - 1930 Federal Census, United States.
ED 10-26, Sheet #7, Line 61, Horridge St., Vinton, Calcasieu, LA
Home rented, Amount=$15, Radio=blank, Farm=No
Ralph H. Culpepper, Head, M, 29, M, md@22, MS/GA/GA, Oil Field Laborer, Vet=WW
Gladys I. Culpepper, Wife, F, 28, M, md@20, TX/TX/TX, Not employed
Ralph H. Culpepper, Son, M, 6, TX/MS/TX
Willie C. Culpepper, Son, M, 4, TX/MS/TX
Warren Culpepper, Son, M, 1, TX/MS/TX. - 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
George Warren Culpepper, died 9 Dec 1999 in Dallas Co., TX. - Obituary of George Warren Culpepper from the Dallas Morning New/WFAA Sunday, Dec 12, 1999 http://classifieds.dallasnews.com/new/today/A01.html.