Randy Lee Culpepper passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Jonesboro, Louisiana.  He was 59 years old. Randy worked at Stone Container for 13 years and Weyerhaeuser for 15 years.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and often read mysteries and books on military battles.  Randy was an avid poker player.  He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed holiday get-togethers.

Randy is survived by his wife, Telena (Holland) Culpepper; son, Todd Droddy (Jessica); grandchildren, Darin Allen, Layla Droddy and Sophie Droddy; sister, Jeanie Nugent (Raymond); brother, Mark Culpepper (Anne); a host of special nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Tina Pierce (Frank) and Judy Robertson (Chucky); brothers-in-law, Jamie Holland (Kim) and Tommy Holland (Heather).

He was preceded in death by his father, James Lee Culpepper; mother, Dianne (Kirkley) Culpepper; brother, Steven Culpepper; and sister, Jennifer (Culpepper) Westbrook.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  The funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 23 in the chapel with Bro. Jason Womack and Bro. Mike Staples officiating.  Burial will follow in the Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery near Jonesboro.

Serving as pallbearers will be Danny Searcy, Mo Searcy, Barry Stewart, Brad Stewart, Cedric Lard, Donavon Holland, Landon Hartis and Albert Shavers.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie Holland, Tommy Holland, Frank Pierce, Chucky Robertson, Darrel Pardue, Toby Pardue, Mark Culpepper and Raymond Nugent.