Howard C. Culberson

Howard Calvin "Anymore" Culberson, 87, was called home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in a local healthcare facility. Born in Copper Hill, he joined the Navy at the age of 19. He served in the United States Navy during World War II on the Battleship USS Iowa, receiving an honorable discharge. After serving in the Navy, he came to live in Cleveland. In 2003, he was the recipient of the Disabled American Veteran of the Year award for the Bradley County Chapter. He was retired from DuPont and an avid UT football fan. Mr. Culberson was of the Church of God faith. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents , John Emory and Siddie Armanda Culberson; brother , Lake Culberson; sisters, Ethel Chancey, Myrtle Corn, Wanda Cannon, and Hazel Dockey; and grandson, Davey Holt. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anne Culberson; daughters, Robin Fiveash of Cleveland, TN, Leanne Fuller of Greenville, SC, and Caroline (Bill) Holt of Lake City, TN; grandchildren, Joseph Fiveash, Amy Ledford, Alan Holt, Ryan Holt, and Grant Holt; and also several nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Fike Funeral Home with Pastor Dwight Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Joseph Fiveash,Brian Culberson, Jeff Culberson, Lynn Culberson, Jason Ledford, Alan Holt and Bill Holt serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the funeral home. The family asks memorials be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation, 4899 Belfort Rd. Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Culberson family guestbook at www.fikefh.com