William Franklin Culpepper

William Franklin Culpepper of Troy, Alabama, transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was 88. Willie was born on July 11, 1936, to Gussie Monroe Culpepper and Chellie Mae Dease Culpepper in the Corinth community of Bullock County. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Green Hills Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Rick Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery with Tyler Culpepper, Jared Price, Brantley Simmons, Donnie Barron, Chris Wilkes, Derek Wilkes, and Keith Rushing serving as pallbearers. 

Willie's faith in Jesus was strong and he loved spending time with the elderly and children of all ages. His hobbies included horseback riding, watching western movies, and riding motorcycles. Willie was a devoted family man who loved his family dearly. 

Willie is survived by his wife of 67 years, Julia Culpepper; brother, Robert Graddy (Linda) of Union Springs; a daughter, Tonya Gibson of Troy; son, Todd Culpepper (Jackie) of Dothan; four grandchildren, Kaylin Gibson, Tyler Culpepper (Bethany), Victoria Price (Jared), Olivia Simmons (Brantley); as well as four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Waldo Graddy; sister, Mary Lee Donahew; and son-in-law, Johnny Gibson. 

The family would like to extend a word of gratitude to Compassus Hospice Care for their extremely caring and compassionate staff and to his caregivers, Martha Foster and Jennifer Bess. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hepzibah Baptist Church in honor of Mr. Willie.