Gale Culpepper

Mr. Gale Culpepper, age 64, of Lakeland, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at his residence of heart failure. Born June 18, 1944 in Norfolk, VA, Mr. Culpepper was a longtime area resident. He was retired from Publix Supermarkets where he worked as a printer. Mr. Culpepper was a member of the Highland Park Church of the Nazarene in Lakeland. He is survived by his wife: Linda R. Culpepper of Lakeland,; 2 sons: Marc Richard Hazell (Olivia) of Bartow & Erik Anthony Hazell (fiance-Bailey) of Lakeland; 2 daughters: Robin Mosley (Rick) of Bartow & Samantha Danielle Lane (J.R.) of Lakeland; mother: Vivian Harris (Alvin) of Chesapeake, VA; and his sister: Janet Guthrie (Frank) of Lakeland and Chesapeake, VA. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren: Robert, Victoria, Devin, Madilyn, Trey, and Toby. Family will receive friends Tuesday, March 31, 6-8 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 E. Main St, Bartow. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 1, 11:00 am at the Highland Park Church of the Nazarene, 4777 Lakeland Highland Rd, Lakeland. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gale Culpepper, please visit our flower store.