James "Doc" Culbert

On Sunday, July 3, 2022, James “Doc” Culbert, loving husband and father of 2 children, passed away at the age of 87. Doc as born on April 21, 1935, in Beggs, OK to James and Marie Pearl Culbert. He played college football and received his Bachelors Degree in Education from Pandhandle State University in 1957. He earned his Masters Degree in Business and his Doctorate Degree in Business. On February 26, 1960, he married the love of his life, Carole Ann Wright. They were married for 62 years. They raised two daughters, Starla and Dawn. Doc began his career as a teacher and coach. He was the President of the Production Credit Association in Guymon, OK. The family moved to Madill, OK where Doc was the President of the First National Bank. He later owned and operated a Dry Cleaning Business and a Real Estate Business. He finished his working career as a college professor teaching business courses at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and then at Panhandle State University. Doc had a passion for life. He played football in high school, college, and also while he served in the army. He loved camping and fishing with friends and family. After retiring in 1995, he loved to travel with his wife and could be found many days on the golf course with his wife and their friends. He enjoyed doing woodwork and completed many projects for his family. He also enjoyed his morning visits at Steak and Eggs with his coffee buddies. Many world problems were solved on those mornings. Doc was a loyal and dedicated Freemason. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on December 15, 1988, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft February 2, 1989 and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on March 30, 1989 at Guymon Masonic Lodge #335 where he served as Worshipful Master in 1992. He was most recently a member of Tulledega Lodge #201 in Henryetta where he was the current Chaplain. He was a member of the Board of Grand Lectures and loved teaching the Masonic work. He was a Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Tulsa where he held the honor of “Knight Commander Court of Honor.” Doc along with his wife Carole were active in the Order of the Eastern Star and was a Past Worthy Patron of the Guymon Chapter. Doc’s greatest passion was for his family. He was a wonderful husband and father. His grandchildren and great grandchildren put a sparkle in his eyes. He was always ready for a card game and was known for always having a story to share. Doc was preceded in death by his father and mother. He was also preceded in death by brother, Denzel Culbert, and 2 sisters, June Wright and Pat Kiddy. He is survived by his wife Carole, his 2 daughters and their husbands, Starla and Gene Walters of Okmulgee and Dawn and Carl Anderson of Greensboro, NC. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Dee Wit Culbert and Don Culbert and 1 sister, Sandy Hulbert. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Tara Hinson and husband Chance, Chris Walters and fiancé Laura, Ashley Anderson, Zachary Anderson, and Shelby Anderson; and 2 great grandchildren Rickey and Addilynn Hinson. A memorial service in honor of his life will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Okmulgee Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on ’s Doc’s Tribute Page of our website at www.mcclendon-winters.com

James "Doc" Culbert

April 21, 1935 - July 3, 2022