Donald Franklin Cullum

My Dad is one of the strongest people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was extraordinary and definitely did not fit the mold of the average Dad but in a good way. He was a great Dad, friend, husband, and grandfather. He had so many people that loved him and I can absolutely see why. There are no words to express his influence on my life or his influence on those around him. He would give you the shirt off of his back, help with anything that he could, he was kind and he would make you laugh til your cheeks hurt. When I think of my Dad - I think of a person that I loved deeply but also a person that seriously drove me crazy most of the time. He was such a stubborn soul that loved his sweets. He loved messing with me and would hide them or eat them when I wasnt looking. I would catch him and he thought that was the funniest thing ever. There are so many fond memories but I will keep this short. One of my childhood memories that still stands out was the time that I asked for a goat (Timmy and I were so spoiled). He said no, I told him that I was going to Nanny and Poppops because they would let me. Poppop starts yelling for my Dad and says, Donald Franklin, get in the truck because we are going to the farm and getting this girl a goat. We came home with a goat but goat ownership didn’t last long because it head butted Timmy, ate the screen door off of the house and jumped on the kitchen table and ate our dinner. Needless to say, Billy went back to the farm. I will always remember sharing cotton candy at Enchanted Forest and curling up on his chest in his recliner to watch Sanford and Son and the Jeffersons. The countless times that I would hop in the truck and went on tows. Lastly, the auctions that Kenny Travers would have in Aberdeen. I still remember the haze of cigarette smoke and the excitement when I got something that I wanted. He wouldn’t stop bidding til he won. The memories will last a lifetime and for that I am truly grateful. Dad, I love you and I wish that I had more time with you because 48 years wasn’t long enough! Love, Tammy 🩷

Cullum I just found out of your passing I hope you rest in peace my dear friend. You and your family used to come in Bob Evans all the time and I would be your waitress and we would pick on each other from the time you walked in the door to the time you left. Thank you for the memories I will always remember you Love Mel

I go way back to the days of Donnie, Sharon, John and Teresa soooooo too many stories to share, but ive got them. I have shared a few with Tammie. So very SAD to hear my dear, dear friend has passed, they're all gone but me. God Bless the family and friends.......ill always smile when I think of us 4. Will be sure to stop by to pay my respects when up north. Teresa Pierce Hew

Our warmest condolences,Johnny, and the Andrews Garage team

I had known Don since school days. He was always a cut above the rest. I'll never forget him and his dad coming into Hinder Ford parts department and updating the tow trucks in the 70's . Don, you will be missed by so many.

Don was a really neat, caring and light hearted man. He always left everyone he met with a smile. We will miss him dearly. May God bless Don and be with his family at this most difficult time. Jack and Joan Kiesel