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.