John Charles Culberson
August 29, 1948 ~ December 7, 2000
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
JOHN C. CULBERSON
On December 7, 2000, John
Charles Culberson completed this
life’s part of his journey after a
courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his devoted
wife Kaye Davis Culberson. He is
also survived by his mother,
Frances Miller of Asheville; his
sister and brother-in-law, Frances
Jean and Jeffrey Norman, and their
children Noelle and Jeffrey of
Enterprise, Alabama; and cousins
Betty Owens, Mary Ann Byers,
Nancy Michael, Gil Michael and their
families. He embraced his family-
by- marriage as a father, son and
brother: Jeremy and Joby Edmonds
of Asheville; Jamie Pace of Candler;
Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Davis of
Rustburg, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Faulconer and their
children of Lynchburg, Virginia; Dr.
and Mrs. James Davis and their
children of Franklin, North Carolina.
He leaves behind countless others
who loved and respected him as a
man of integrity and gentle spirit.
John was educated at the
University of Tennessee as a
mechanical engineer. He was
employed by BASF for 27 years and
was Site Operations Manager at the
time of his death. As an avid
mountain biker, he enjoyed the
beauty of the mountains he loved.
He was a member of the Mount
Hermon Masonic Lodge, No. 118
and a member of First Presbyterian
Church of Burnsville. John
demonstrated a deep commitment
to community as evidenced by his
involvement in many civic
organizations.
A celebration of John’s life will
be held at Foster Memorial Seventh
Day Adventist Church led by his
pastors and friends, Maggie
Lauterer and Greg Taylor, on
Sunday, December 10 at 3:00 pm.
Family and friends are invited to
stay and visit following the
memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be sent to Buncombe County
Meals on Wheels. John deeply
supported their stewardship of
funds.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton
Avenue is in charge of
arrangements.
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John was one of the best people I’ll ever have the good fortune of knowing. We will all miss him greatly.
Hammer down BigJohn!
JOHN WAS MY GROUP LEADER IN THE OLD CENTRAL ENGINEERING
DEPT. AT AMERICAN ENKA FOR THE YEAR OF 1984, I MET HIM IN
1981, HE WAS A GOOD MAN. I THINK ILL SEE HIM IN HEAVEN SOME DAY.
I SHARE YOUR LOSS OF JOHN AS I WORKED WITH HIM AT BASF.WE HAVE TRULY LOST A FRIEND AND A VERY CARING PERSON, AS HE OFTEN ASK– WHAT WAYS CAN I HELP
In the short two years we knew John, he touched our lives in many ways and we saw what a great impact he had on BASF and our community. John truly had a heart of gold. He set an excellent example for us all by constantly reminding us to never lose sight of family and friends, even when our jobs required working long hours. John inspired us through his ongoing community involvement and giving spirit. Kaye and family, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. John will truly be missed.
John was a jewel. Always quick with a laugh, a joke, but just as quick to really notice others – to ask how they were, to help, to care. I biked quite a bit with John and others a few years back, and I remember those times as some of the happiest I’ve had. He was always fun to be with and so easy to talk to. My deepest condolences to the many who are most touched by his passing.
Kaye,we are deeply saddened by the passing of John.Thru the years that I knew him, he was always a friend to me.To let you know who I am, I’m the one he called ‘pencil’. When I last spoke with him,he talked of some work he wanted done on your bike rack. If I can help you with this please let me know. My deepest sympathy I extend to you at this time.
John was a very caring person. I have shared a lot of my life with him in past 11 years. He was my best listener and sounding board. I will always remember his friendship. Charlie Leatherwood/BASF Security
We appreciate the many services provided by John while he served on the Board of Directors at the Asheville chapter of the American Red Cross. John was an outstanding community volunteer.
Our deepest sympathy
Dear Kaye and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
G.G. Hampton
John will be greatly missed as a fellow worker and a dear friend.
I have found out over the past 11 years that I have known him that
if you ever needed him he would gladly be there for you. During your
life you don’t meet many people with the great spirit John had.
I can’t remember any time when we talked that at some point we would
begin joking around with each other. He will be missed.
I met John last year, we were both involved with the American Cancer Society. I have never met a man more dedicated in his beliefs and willingness to help others. We extend our most sincere sympathies to Kaye and the family of John.
Dear family and friends of John: My deepest sympathies and prayerful thoughts are with you all…Kaye, my love and affection, please contact me if you need anything.
I learned a lot more than just Engineering and how to run a plant from John. On more than one occasion he pulled me aside and remind me that life has so much more to offer than just a career. Family and friends will be what matters in the end. Kaye my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am saddened to hear of John’s passing. I got to know John when he worked in Central Engineering. He’ll be remembered by me for his smile and friendliness.
I loved John’s exburience of life. His heart was as big as all outdoors.
His sense of fun was so very great. We at BASF loved him dearly.
Kaye, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. John was a dear friend and he helped me during the time of Bob’s sickness and death, for this I will always cherish his friendship.