In Remembrance of Charles Elmer Culpepper
Sagehen Mesa native Charles "Chuck" E. Culpepper passed away in his at his home yesterday. He was known by locals as an avid fisherman . . . and all around good guy. Chuck was the first born son of Oscar and Evelyn Culpepper and spent his childhood fishing, exploring painting and sculpting, and trying to keep his younger brother Ben out of trouble. Chuck graduated from Sagehen Mesa High School and soon married Milly Jordan. The couple never had any children of their own, so he poured his nurturing into his pack of dogs. Chuck always took an interest in the youth in town, doting on them and giving them advice. Chuck was a civil servant, and served on the town council for several years. After the death of his parents and his wife Milly, Chuck moved in with his brother Ben in their old homestead, where he stayed until he met and fell in love with Kellee Hirsh. They were soon wed. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and first wife Milly, . ....