In Memory

Peter Cullen - Class Of 1972

Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen
May 20, 1954-October 22, 2018
Columbus, Georgia-

Peter Cullen, 64, of Columbus, GA passed Monday, October 22, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Peter was born May 20, 1954 in Frankfurt, Germany the son of M/SGT John and MavisCullen. He was a graduate of Baker High School, during which he was a member of ROTC for 4 years. Peter then went on to serve in the United States Army, receiving many awards and was a proud Veteran. He ultimately went on to receive his Associates Degree as an Electrical Technician and worked for many years in this field at Fort Benning. His hobbies included listening to music, going to concerts and watching the Atlanta Falcons. A no frills kind of guy, he was the advisor and caregiver for the family who would tell the best stories filled with humor and wisdom. He was a wonderful father and brother and will be greatly missed. He had many friends he leaves behind, the ones he will miss the most is a group that called themselves the Benning Hills Gang.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jimmy. Survivors include his two children; Heather Dawson (Mike) and John David, the mother of his children JaniceCullen, two brothers; Michael and Gerald Cullen, four sisters; Cathy Sweeney (Joe), Patricia Suarez, Barbara Cullen(Steve), and IlaCullen and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Striffler-Hamby is entrusted with the arrangements; you may offer your condolences by visiting www.shcolumbus.com



 
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10/27/18 12:07 PM #1    

Elinor Ella Davis (Crosby) (1972)

To the Cullen Family, I remembered Peter, he was in my homeroom class at Baker High, you have my deepest sympathy, God bless you all! Classmate, Elinor Davis-Crosby.

 


10/30/18 11:04 AM #2    

Michael Smith (1971)

Sorry to hear of my dear friends passing.

Mike Smith


10/31/18 12:51 AM #3    

Janice Perkins (Cullen) (1975)

So sorry for the family and friends. Pete was a wonderful man, father, brother, husband and friend. He will be missed by all. Janice Perkins Cullen

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