IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Robert Douglas

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Culbertson

August 9, 1950 – May 27, 2015

Obituary

Robert Douglas "Bobby" Culbertson, 64, of Pensacola, passed away May 27, 2015. Bobby was born on August 9, 1950 in Norton, VA to Robert W. and Bettye Sue Culbertson. His family moved to Miami, FL when Bobby was five where his father started his successful career in the auto industry. Bobby enjoyed his childhood years playing baseball, football and as a teen began his rodeo career bull riding, tie-down roping, and his passion, rodeo clown. He attended Miami Carol City High School where in 1965-66 he was named "King" of the Calendar Court his junior year. This was an honor usually reserved for senior class members. In the summer of 1967 he relocated with his family to Pensacola where Astro Lincoln Mercury was founded. Bobby graduated from JM Tate High School in 1968 and attended Faulkner Jr College. He followed in his father's footsteps by being one of the best in the car business. Bobby served in every area of the dealership from managing the body shop, service department, general manager and dealer. Bobby enjoyed life to the fullest due to his many talents. He was a pilot, boat captain and motorcycle enthusiast. His greatest joy was to watch his grandson Chase play football, basketball and baseball and to retrieve foul balls with his great-nephew, Hunter Franklin. He will join his parents, Robert W. and Bettye Sue Culbertson who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Beth Culbertson White; his grandson, Chase White; a brother, Warren Culbertson; sisters, Jandy Bonifay and Jill Morris; nephews, Miles Culbertson, Douglas Franklin, Damon Culbertson, Jeffrey Morris, Robert Bonifay, Garrett Morris as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Also, his beloved African Grey Parrot, Scarlett who has been his constant companion for over 25 years. A Memorial service will be held Monday, June 8, 2015 at 10:00AM at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church where he was a member and mentor to many. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Marcus Pointe Baptist Church c/o Excellent Way Ministries.
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Marcus Point Baptist Church

6205 North W Street, Pensacola, FL 32505

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