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Obituary; Lawrence Eugene "Gene" Culp, of Summervillle, SC, passed away May 7, 2009 at Charleston's Paul H. Johnson Veteran's Hospital due to a lingering illness. He was born June 18, 1941 in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of Marjorie and Harlen Culp. They lived in Rarden, Ohio and then moved to Roseville where Gene attended high school. Culp Orthodontic Lab worked with many local dental offices in the Charleston area. Gene was a part-time professional photographer, specializing in local weddings and reunions. He was an inventor and enjoyed fishing. He loved dancing and socializing with friends and spending time with his children. He is survived by his sister, Charlotte Brown, in Barberton, Ohio, his 4 children: Christopher and Nathan Culp of Beaufort, SC, Yvonne Groen of Jacksonville, NC, 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A private memorial service is planned for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers a cash or non-cash contribution may be made to the Charleston VA Medical Center Voluntary Service, (843) 789-7488 or (843) 789-7230.
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Obituary; Lawrence Eugene "Gene" Culp, of Summervillle, SC, passed away May 7, 2009 at Charleston's Paul H. Johnson Veteran's Hospital due to a lingering illness. He was born June 18, 1941 in Canton, Ohio. He was the son of Marjorie and Harlen Culp. They lived in Rarden, Ohio and then moved to Roseville where Gene attended high school. Culp Orthodontic Lab worked with many local dental offices in the Charleston area. Gene was a part-time professional photographer, specializing in local weddings and reunions. He was an inventor and enjoyed fishing. He loved dancing and socializing with friends and spending time with his children. He is survived by his sister, Charlotte Brown, in Barberton, Ohio, his 4 children: Christopher and Nathan Culp of Beaufort, SC, Yvonne Groen of Jacksonville, NC, 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A private memorial service is planned for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers a cash or non-cash contribution may be made to the Charleston VA Medical Center Voluntary Service, (843) 789-7488 or (843) 789-7230.