Charles Lee “Dr. Charlie” Culpepper Sr

1895–1986 (age 91)

Physician

Biography

Charles Lee “Dr. Charlie” Culpepper Sr. dedicated his medical practice to caring for families with compassion, serving patients through seasons of joy and of challenge. His calm manner and thorough care earned him the trust of many, and he nurtured the communities around him with both his skills and his willingness to listen.

He took pride in mentoring younger physicians and in bringing comfort to those in need, and he rests now at Sunset Memorial Park, where colleagues recall the steadiness of his healing hands.

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