Billings, OK - Richard George Culp was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on March 31, 1937, to George and Wilhemina (Bill) Culp and passed away on June 17, 2025, at his family home in rural Billings, Oklahoma.

Richard married Karen Jean Durkee Culp on December 7, 1963, at the Billings Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilhemina (Bill) Culp; father, George Culp; and brother, Burt and his wife, KayDonna.

Richard is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Jeff Culp and Doris McAbee; son, Todd Culp and wife Tresa; daughter, Lori Howry and husband Tommy; grandchildren, Tate and Trigg Culp, Grace, Brett, and Hartly Howry; and great-grandson, Brydyn Best.

Richard, a lifelong farmer and rancher, was passionate about hunting and fishing. He served in the Army from 1958-1962 as a military police officer and K-9 trainer.

A funeral will be held at Billings Christian Church at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025. Burial will follow at Billings Union Cemetery. Family visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Billings Christian Church on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Billings Union Cemetery or the Billings Christian Church.

We find comfort knowing that his legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home of Perry, 1408 N 7th St, Perry, OK 73077. We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expression of sympathy or perhaps share a memory of Richard at www.troutperry.com.