James D. 'Jim/Deda' Culpepper passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 55. He fearlessly battled colon cancer for over seven years.

Born March 4, 1962, in Dover, Del., Jim moved to Levittown early in life. He graduated from Neshaminy High School in 1980, where he was a stay player and captain of his hockey team. Jim continued his education at Delaware Valley College, majoring in Biology and graduating in 1984.

Above all, Jim was a family man and called his daughters his 'greatest accomplishment.' He adored his granddaughter and loved being her Deda.

A man of many passions, Jim loved war history, trivia, science, bird watching, and was an avid fisherman. His favorite place was the family cabin on the shores of Sand Lake in Ontario, Canada, where he spent many summers catching bass with his brothers.

A superb musician, Jim played the drums in various local bands. Jim was the biggest dog lover of all time, and a die-hard Philadelphia Phillies and Flyers fan.

Jim was greeted in Heaven by his parents, William A. and Marjorie J. Culpepper.

He leaves behind his wife, Elaine (Lassor); daughters, Melissa and Julie; his granddaughter Sophia; brothers, Fred and Bill; nephew, Dan; niece Emmy (Josh Chouinard); and a slew of extended family members.

Family and friends are invited to remember Jim at his Celebration of Life to be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at the Crow's Nest at the Knights of Columbus, 1492 Woodbourne Rd,. Levittown, Pa.

Donations can be made in Jim's honor to Rittenhouse Hematology/ Oncology, c/o Sarah Lees - Nursing Dept., 207 N. Broad St., 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107.