Obituary for Cullen Ray Carver
Cullen Ray Carver was born, and grew up in Simpson, Louisiana on November 5, 1933, to the parents of Marshall Rite Carver and Frances Julia Ann O’Banion Carver of Simpson, and later Burr Ferry, Louisiana. Cullen was a resident of Burr Ferry since he was fourteen years old. Then in later years moved in with daughters and families for health assistance.
God came for Cullen early in the morning of January 10, 2024, at the age of 90 years and 2 months. He was so ready to be with the love of his life, Vivian LaVern Hall Carter. Vivian proceeded him in death three moths before. On June 4, 2023, they celebrated 71 years of marriage.
His work was as a mechanic at Cain Motor Company and Palmer Motor Company in Leesville. He also worked as a butcher at Swift and Company in Forth Worth, Texas, Carlton’s Meat Packing House in Housten, Texas and as a butcher at Fort Polk Commissary. Hired at the Vernon Parish Sherriff’s Office by Mr. John O. Craft, where he worked and retired from in 1996 with 28 years.
Cullen was preceded in death by his parents, five brother, Holiday, Luther, Homer, Grover and Austin; seven sisters, Hazel Cryer, Beaula Cryer, Cecillia Hester, Grace Martin, Cleola Tilley, Claudia Vay Willis and Lural Dodson.
He is survived by three daughters; Patrici (Pat) Carver Ellzey, Cynthia (Cindy) Ray Carver and Francis LaDale Carver Lee;
son in law, Jewell Lee;
grandchildren, Sylvia Dowden, Ronnie Ray Addison, Ronda LaVern Addison Wright, Jody Perkins, Dustin Stracener, Tiffani Dugan Doherty and Donovan Dugan;
great grandchildren, Autumn Self Proctor, Ashley Addison, Alisa Addison, Andrew Addison, Abigale Addison, Victoria Wright Hanus, Savannah Wright, Creston Wright, Coleman Wright, Amiah Doherty, Justina Doherty, Cullen Doherty, Tate Dugan and Arya Dugan. One great great grandchild Salem Hanus.
Officiating the homecoming service will be Rev. Tony Warren and Rev. Eddie Tilley. Services will be held at 2pm on Sunday January 14, 2024, at Walnut Hill United Pentecostal Church in Slagle, Louisiana. Visitation will be at 5pm until 9pm at Walnut Hill United Pentecostal Church. A burial will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service.
Pallbearers are Donovan Dugan, Creston Wright, Andrew Addison, Shane Tilley, Chris Proctor and Sylvia Dowden. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronnie Addison Jr., Jody Perkins, Paul Patrick and Marshall Carter.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
13
Jan
5:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Walnut Hill United Pentecostal Church
192 Walnut Hill Road
Leesville, LA 71446
Service
Sunday
14
Jan
2:00 PM
Walnut Hill United Pentecostal Church
192 Walnut Hill Road
Leesville, LA 71446
Cemetery Details
Location
Walnut Hill Cemetery
156 Walnut Hill Road
Leesville, LA 71446
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