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Julius Lamar Culpepper passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at his residence in Cameron Park, Calif., at the age of 83. He was born on Feb. 27, 1937.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Major. In 1963 he graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor’s degree in music education.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Maria Culpepper; a sister-in-law, Lena Culpepper; and his three nephews, Joe (Ann) Culpepper of Bogalusa, Steve (Tomi) Culpepper of Bogalusa, and Ricky (Marsha) Culpepper of Bogalusa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Bertha Culpepper; and two brothers, Joseph L. Culpepper and James A. Culpepper.

Services for Mr. Culpepper will begin on Monday, Dec. 21, at Green Valley Mortuary in Rescue, Calif. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, with a vigil beginning at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in El Dorado Hills, Calif., beginning at 10 a.m., with a graveside service at Sacramento Valley VA Nation Cemetery in Dixon, Calif., at 12:30 p.m.