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

Male, #7853, (26 Oct 1944 - 24 Jan 2005)

Parent*Green Walter Culpepper1 (27 Oct 1897 - 3 May 1969)
Parent*Hilda Etta Tilley1 (4 Sep 1903 - 8 May 1985)
Jerry Roger Culpepper Ph.D., M.D., D.O.|b. 26 Oct 1944\nd. 24 Jan 2005|p7853.htm|Green Walter Culpepper|b. 27 Oct 1897\nd. 3 May 1969|p5249.htm|Hilda Etta Tilley|b. 4 Sep 1903\nd. 8 May 1985|p5256.htm|William M. Culpepper|b. 28 Jul 1854\nd. 1 Jun 1908|p5028.htm|Eliza A. A. Riddle|b. 1 Oct 1861\nd. 26 Feb 1947|p5029.htm|||||||

Birth*26 Oct 1944 Jerry was born at Fyffe, DeKalb Co., Alabama, on 26 Oct 1944.2 
 He was the son of Green Walter Culpepper and Hilda Etta Tilley.1 
Death*24 Jan 2005 He died at Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama, on 24 Jan 2005.3 
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.4
Dr. Roger Culpepper

Family

Virginia Witzleber (living)

Charts Descendants of William Monty Culpepper of Jackson Co., AL
Last Edited 26 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. Maxine Culpepper Barron, Author: e-mail address, Culpepper, P.O. Box 382, Rainsville, Alabama 35986: M and M Publishing, 2004 .
    P. 185.
  3. E-mail from Metta Maxine Culpepper Barron, e-mail address, (email addr on May 2008) to Lew Griffin & Warren Culpepper, 1999-2004.
  4. E-mail from Bud Hilyer, e-mail address to Lew Griffin, 1 Feb 2005.