David Culpepper

David Culpepper, 45, of Moody, went home to be with the Lord Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2009. A home-going celebration will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at First Baptist Church of Moody with Dr. Tom Shelton and the Rev. William Sterling officiating. Interment will follow in Moody Cemetery under the direction of Cole Funeral Home, 1113 West Fifth Street, McGregor. David was born Jan. 31, 1964, in Fort Worth, and later moved to Waco. In 1976, he moved to Moody and he was a 1982 graduate of Moody High School where he played Trombone in the band and was in FFA programs. In 1986, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Mechanical Engineering. David enjoyed walking daily with the Lord. He was a member of Moody-Leon Methodist Church where he served on several boards. On July 1, 1995, he married RenŽe Lynn Weeks at First Baptist Church of Moody. David was a dedicated member of the Moody Volunteer Fire Department for many years and he served as treasurer and Fire Marshall. He was also a member of the Moody Emergency Management Team where he was a member of the Volunteer Ambulance Association for many years. David was dedicated to his community and took an active part in it by serving on the June Fest Committee, Moody Ag Booster Club as treasurer, and numerous other committees. He also served on the McLennan County Junior Livestock Committee. For 10 years he owned and operated D.C. Agri and Auto and D&R Car Wash. For the last 10 years, the City of Moody employed him as Director of Public Works. Survivors include his wife, RenŽe Lynn Culpepper of Moody; his parents, Billy Graham and Mary Jean (Beerwinkle) Culpepper of Moody; a son, Joshua Daniel Culpepper of Moody; a daughter, Amanda Rachelle Davis and husband, A.J., of Elm Mott; a sister, Lynne DeLord and husband, Paul, of Moody; a granddaughter, Kayden Davis; nephews, Josh and Caleb DeLord of Moody; a brother-in-law, Brian C. Pinson of Moody; and a sister-in-law, Rita Marie Weeks of Moody. Active casketbearers will be Mike Alton, John Carpenter, Keith Fisher, Alan Johnson, Kermit Key and Stephen Munz. Honorary casketbearers will be members of Moody Volunteer Fire Department and Moody AG Boosters. For those desiring, the family has suggested Moody Volunteer Fire Department or Moody-Leon United Methodist Church for memorial contributions. Please visit our memorial at www.mem.com to leave a fond memory or tribute about David. Cole Funeral Home 254-840-2880 January 31, 1964 - December 12, 2009 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com