James Arthur Culbertson, 56, of LaBelle died Friday, September 18, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of the area, he was born on April 22, 1959, in Port Arthur, to Wanda Faye Marze Culbertson and James William Culbertson.
James was an operator/ SMED for Motiva. He loved golfing, deer hunting, fishing, gardening, and being outdoors. James more importantly had a strong relationship with God and was a Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Culbertson of LaBelle; son, Jason Culbertson and his wife, Leslie, of LaBelle; grandchildren, Ashton and Braden Culbertson; sisters, Sherry Broussard and her husband, Kelly, of Beaumont; Amber Gallagher and her husband, Gary, of Friendswood; and Ginger Culbertson of Houston; brother, David Culbertson and his wife, Laurie, of Port Arthur; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A gathering of Mr. Culbertson’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2015, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Broussard’s, Nederland, with entombment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Culbertson’s memory to Calvary Baptist Church, 2208 Canal Street, Port Acres, Texas 77640, or to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030.
