William J. Culley

William J. Culley, 78, of Mulberry, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at his home.

He was born July 22, 1936, in Frankfort, to William E. and Martha Crockett Culley.  On May 1, 1957, he married Wanda Whitlock; she survives.

Bill graduated Frankfort Senior High School in 1955.  He was a store manager for Quality Aluminum Building Products for 25 years before retiring in 1999.  Bill was a member of Masonic Lodge 318 and past member of the Eagles and Mulberry Baptist Church.  His dog, Bear, was always by his side but his family was his #1 priority whether manning the grill for family cookouts or directing from the front porch.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by one son, Rick Culley of Mulberry; four daughters, Brenda (Ed) Baker of Mulberry, Sherry Bray of Rossville, Robin Brock of Crawfordsville, and Heather (Craig) Mosley of Lebanon; 14 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, two brothers, two sisters, two grandsons, four great grandchildren, and one son-in-law.

Visitation for Bill will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Genda Funeral Home Mulberry Chapel from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Bunnell Cemetery.  Memorials in Bill’s name may be made to the family.  Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.