Kulp, Jr., Col. (Ret.) Charles Gordon “Don”, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away June 12, 2019 at the age of 86.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Gordon Kulp, Sr. and Ellsworth Elizabeth Kulp.

Survived by his wife of 63 years, Harryette Weeks Kulp, daughter Linda K. Arnhart (Tommy Lee), son Charles Gordon Kulp, III (Laura), and daughter Kimberly Kulp Hensley (Michael). Also his beloved grandchildren, Alaina A. Wilson (Matthew), Amy Arnhart, Shealy Kulp Register (Kyle), William Harrison Kulp, Kenneth Austin Kulp, Thomas Weeks Hensley (Adrienn), and Janet Michaela Hensley, and his brother The Honorable James Ellsworth Kulp (Twyla “Tudy”).

Don was a proud graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, class of ’55 and received his Masters degree from the University of Southern California. He had a 30 year career with the United States Air Force where he received numerous medals and commendations including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross.

Don was a member of Kirkmont Presbyterian Church and spent many years volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to everyone.

The family will receive friends at Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 from 10am-12pm with a small service following. He will be laid to rest on June 21 at 2pm in Roanoke, VA at Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers a donation to St. Vincent DePaul can be made.

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