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Benjamin Culton Obituary

Benjamin Matthew Culton
Benjamin Ben Matthew Culton, 23, of Harleysville, PA died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Lake Wallenpaupack in Tafton, PA after a boating accident. He was born in Sellersville, PA; the beloved son of Mark R. Culton and Barbara Ellen (Yocum) Culton. Ben graduated from Faith Christian Academy, class of 2008. He then attended Liberty University for one year to study music. Ben was employed as an Arborist for N. P. Moyer for three years. He loved music, singing and spending time with his family. Ben was adventurous, full of life and enjoyed nature. Ben was a very positive, honest and loving person who would do anything for anyone. He was very athletic and enjoyed playing sports especially soccer. Ben was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors: In addition to his parents; he is survived by his four brothers, Mark R. Culton II and wife, Jennifer of Bethlehem, PA, Adam J. Culton of Harleysville, PA, Joshua Culton and wife, Amber of Quakertown, PA, David Culton and wife, Anna of Northborough, MA and a maternal grandmother, Joan Emery and husband, Rodney of Mifflinburg, PA. Ben was preceded in death by a maternal grandfather, John H. Yocum; a paternal grandmother, Eleanor M. Gellock and a paternal grandfather, Paul N. Culton. Services: A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 700 N. Main Street, Sellersville, PA 18960. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Tafton Fire Co., Inc., P.O. Box 5, Tafton, PA 18464-0005 [www.taftonfirecompany.com]. Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 19, 2013.

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Heather Densmore

December 2, 2013

Our hearts are breaking after learning about Ben's death- all the Cultons are in our prayers

Bob and Shelley Penchick

November 24, 2013

Our deepest sympathy and prayers.

Annette Baranowski

November 23, 2013

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all. May god be with you all and may you find peace.

Kristi Berge

November 22, 2013

Pastor Mark and family: we are so sorry for your tragic loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kristi Berge & Pat Malowney (Ebenezer)

Dom Argento

November 22, 2013

Barb and family - Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family. May God bless you at this difficult time. Dom Argento & Family

Pat B

November 21, 2013

Sincere condolences and prayers for God's comfort and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, family and friends at this most difficult time. May the Savior meet your every need.

November 21, 2013

Pastor Mark and your family,

We are thinking of you all and praying for God's love and comfort to embrace you more than ever during this time of grief.

Candace, Colin, and Caden Mason
Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Church

Steve & Sue Phipps

November 20, 2013

Dear Mark, Barb and family: Steve and I send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for your beloved son, Benjamin. We have known you through the years and remember your boys always playing instruments. This time is so difficult but remember we will all be together again someday where there will be no more tears. We love you!

November 20, 2013

Our entire family is extremely saddened by this loss. Ben was a fine role model, a tremendous friend, and a tribute to the beautiful family he was a member of.
We will miss seeing him around our home and we ask that God comfort all of his family and friends at this time of need. He will forever be in our hearts and minds.
The Zandier Family

November 20, 2013

Pastor Mark,
Praying for God's special grace to be with you and your family in this time of sorrow, yet comforting to know he is now with God in heaven.
LeRoy and Pat Wilcox
Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Church

Michelle Nuss

November 20, 2013

I am so sorry about the loss of Ben. Our entire community has your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Ammon/Terry Hess

November 19, 2013

Dear Barb, Mark and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of your recent loss and are praying for you.
May the love of friends and family and the grace and peace that only the Lord can give help to hold and comfort you at this and for all time.

Sandy Barron

November 19, 2013

Pastor Mark, you know you are loved and appreciated so very much among your Ebenezer family. Prayers for comfort for you and your family as well as all of the loved ones of Ben. May you all truly feel the presence and comfort that can only come from the Lord you serve so diligently and glorify in all you do. <3

Toni

November 19, 2013

I am sending my condolences and I'm sure you miss Benjamin very much. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May special memories bring you comfort. Jesus has the deep desire and the ability to remove the pain of bereaved ones. Please consider the words of comfort and hope found at John 11:39-44. Thinking of the family.

Kristi Kosik

November 19, 2013

So so sorry for this horrible tragedy. I have so many memories of the Culton boys and I am at a loss to express my sadness at Ben's passing. Please know that I have been praying for your family since I found out about the accident and I will continue to do so.

Collich Family

November 19, 2013

Dearest Culton Family ~ We weep with you all in the unfathomable loss of your precious Ben. May God's Presence surround you continuously,strengthen you to face each day, & carry you. The cherished moments & memories you have with Ben can never be taken away...what a joyous reunion it will be when at last you can embrace again in Heaven's joy~this is our solace. You are in, & will continue to be, in our heartfelt prayers, as we mourn with you all. Sending loving hugs of comfort to you from our entire Collich family. *St.John15:13

Lana Garvin

November 19, 2013

Dear Barbara and Family,
I know you walk close with God and I know that He is with you now. I pray your strength and I know that He will provide. There are no words at a time like this, just know that others care about you and are here if you need us. Gods grace and mercy be with you.

wendy saltzer

November 19, 2013

My Prayers go out to the Culton Family. Lord give the Culton family the strength, guidance and wisdom through this time and always.

November 19, 2013

Mark, Barb, and Family,
I was shocked to here of your tragic loss. We have no idea what you are experiencing now, but our heavenly Father does. He is going through it with you and will hold you in His loving arms. Praying God's comfort and peace for you as you go through the weeks and months ahead.
Hugs for you all.

Pat High

Stella Yorkey

November 19, 2013

Dear Culton Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. You don't know me but I have a cabin at Seeley's Landing and hate to hear of these accidents. Thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss.

Pam and Barry Clymer

November 19, 2013

Dear Mark,Barb and Family, Our hearts are breaking for you. We can't imagine how you are feeling. So very sad to lose a child but so very glad he knew our Savior! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Erica Chick

November 19, 2013

Dear Mark, Barb and Family, We are so saddened to hear about your loss. I recall talking to Ben on several occasions at your brother's house, Barb. He always had such a beautiful and uplifting spirit. He has touched many lives with his radiance. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.

Rose Sayen

November 19, 2013

Dear Family of Ben, My prayers are for all of you. I give thanks that Ben was part of my nephew's life - they were all friends - he was loved.

Wanda & Mike Hoppe

November 19, 2013

Mark Barb and family...we are sooo saddened for your loss...our hearts go out to you all and pray God will give you the grace and strength to walk through this valley....

Liz Pearson

November 19, 2013

To Mark, Barb, Brothers, and Family,
I have prayed this many times and we will continue to pray for you at this tragic time.
When I must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name live on and do all things the same. Feed not on loneliness on empty days But fill each waking hour in useful ways, reach out your hand in comfort and cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; and NEVER, never be afraid to die, For I AM waiting for you in the sky.

Bill & Cindy Miller

November 19, 2013

Mark and Barb and family. We are praying for you. Praying God will give you peace as your precious son is with Jesus.
Bill and Cindy Miller

Thomas Winkels

November 19, 2013

Mark and Barb and Brothers,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of mourn. Praying you will all experience the presence of our Lord and Savior as Ben experiences being in His presence
Tom and Roxann Winkels

Dick & Kathy Kuehlman

November 19, 2013

You are remembered in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May you feel the arms of our loving Lord and Savior as He holds you during this most difficult time.

Dan Smith

November 18, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I especially hurt for Ben's brothers - I know the special bond between brothers and the intense pain you are all experiencing in different ways at this time. God will help you through this - it takes time for the heart to heal, but He and those He sends around you can help with that healing.

Ivan Bottene

November 18, 2013

One of the things that I thank most from my exchange student experience was to be friends of this guy! Learned so much from him, it has been more than 5 years and I still laugh by myself just remembering his jokes. You will never be forgotten my friend, thank you for all the awesome moments at FCA, your house or wherever we were, it was always a great time! You will be living in my heart till the end of time. Love you brother, go in peace, see you soon.

Vaughn Heintz

November 18, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Culton family for their loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Derek Bleam

November 18, 2013

To the Culton Family:
My deepest condolences to the Culton family. Ben was a great person, who loved, and lived life to the fullest. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. Again, my deepest condolences to the culton family for their loss.

Deborah Bozes

November 18, 2013

Dear Culton Family:
So very sorry for your loss of Ben. You have our sincere condolences. Praying for all of the family.
Debbie & Marlin
Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Church

Robin Landis

November 18, 2013

Mark and Barb you are in my thoughts and prayers continuously right now. We always enjoyed the time Ben spent at our house hanging out with Erin and the gang. He was always a big ball of energy and made everyone around him smile. We also loved hearing him sing and play his guitar - his love for music was such a blessing. I will carry many fun and happy memories of Ben with me forever. May you feel God's grace and loving kindness through all of this. I am here for you if you need anything. Love you guys!

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