Pastor Billy Jay Culp Obituary (1973

Pastor Billy Jay Culp, age 50 of Madison, Indiana and formerly of Puerto Rico, entered this life on July 18, 1973 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He was the loving son of Bill M. Culp and Andrea Mercado. Billy grew up in Puerto Rico with his mom, dad, older sister Ita and brother Pablo and later his step-dad Jose M. Martinez and younger brother Ricardo. He was often cared for by his Aunt Ester whom he referred to as "Nana". He was a very happy, loving boy who was loved by all who knew him. After his dad moved back to Madison in 1979, Billy would spend many summers in Madison, flying on his own since the age of six. He loved spending time with his Indiana sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Billy was united into marriage on February 8, 2003 to Wydalis Hernandez in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. This happy union of 21 years was blessed with a son, Billy Jeremiah on August 31, 2009. Billy graduated in 2013 from Antillean Adventist University in Puerto Rico. He worked as a lay pastor in California, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington State. He served as a pastor at Adventist Churches in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico as well as preached at many other Adventist churches. Billy moved to Madison in 2017 along with his wife and his son. Billy loved sharing his faith and preaching God's word as often as his possibly could. He loved to read his Bible, listen to music and enjoy the company of his beloved cat Reggie. Pastor Billy died on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at his home in Madison, Indiana with his loving family at his side. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute A LOVING FAMILY Pastor Billy will be missed by his loving wife of 21 years, Wydalis Hernandez Culp of Madison, Indiana; his mother, Andrea Mercado of Puerto Rico; his son Billy Jeremiah Culp-Hernandez of Madison, Indiana; his brothers, Pablo Vasquez of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Martinez and his wife, Victoria of Alabama; his sisters, Andrea Vasquez of Puerto Rico, Joy Culp of Madison, Indiana, Connie Tatman of Madison, Indiana, Cate Pearson and her husband Frank of Madison, Indiana, Christy Kollmann and her husband Scott of Madison, Indiana, Carrie Fullenkamp and her husband Brent of Madison, Indiana, Karen Stephens and her husband Dennis of Lexington, Indiana; his mother in law, Edda Soto and his father in law, Cesar Hernandez; his sister in law Enid Hernandez and her husband Juan Carlos of Puerto Rico; his brother in law Ivan Hernandez and his wife Iliana of Puerto Rico; his step-father Jose M. Martinez of Puerto Rico; his step mother Bernice Frost of Madison, Indiana; his aunts, Jewell Mack, Shirley Culp, Jeanne Culp, Iris, and Esther; many cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy M. Culp, who died July 24, 2013, his mom who helped care for him during his childhood in Indiana, Alyce M. Henson Culp, died January 15, 2010, his grandparents, his aunts, uncles, cousins and a nephews and other relatives. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., by Pastor Joseph Quiles at the New Life Fellowship Church, 1542 Clifty Drive Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Saturday from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the New Life Fellowship Church, 1542 Clifty Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Pastor Billy Jay Culp Remembrance Fund. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com Place An Online Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Pastor Billy Jay Culp, please click here to visit our sympathy store.