Terry Culver was born on January 20, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Wilson Hughes Culver and the late Opal (Williams) Culver.

He joined the Calvert City Fire Department in 1977 and served as a volunteer firefighter for 38 years, including 15 years as assistant chief.

He worked as a welder and was a member of First Baptist Church of Calvert City.

Assistant Chief Terry Culver, 65, died on November 24, 2015, after he collapsed while responding to a call on November 12.

He is survived by two sons, Jason Culver and Erik Culver; his brother, Garry Culver; and his grandchildren.

He was remembered as someone who would do anything for anybody. He will be deeply missed.