Charles David McCullen

Charles David McCullen, 74, of Fruitland Park, Florida transitioned from this life to his eternal life with the Lord Jesus Christ after an extended illness with Pick’s Disease. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Mr. & Mrs. William and Beulah McCullen, Jr.. Dave graduated in 1962 from Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis, Indiana. He honorably served the United States Army with the 1st Air Cavalry Division from 1965 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. Dave, a loving husband and father to all placed in his care, was a devoted employee of SECO for 42 years, all the while saving countless lives, physically as a paramedic and spiritually in his daily walk with the Lord. He was passionate about learning many new things and mastering most (ASL, growing orchids, energy efficiency, magic tricks, wind instruments and lately, nature printing and painting). He was a prankster to many and a mentor to any and all who were willing to learn. Dave is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline McCullen, children: Rhonda Traub (Tim), Carla Griffin, Michael McCullen (Janice), Michele Church, Brion McCullen, Joseph Spiwak, Jr. and Elaine Fulk (Joseph, III) as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sisters Hazel Carlson and Lila (Cookie) McCullen and brother William McCullen. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan McCullen, parents William and Beulah McCullen, Jr. and son in law Gregory Church, Sr. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, family and friends are invited to join the art community of Leesburg in attending the monthly gathering of the Riverwinds Flute Circle, which will be honoring its founder, Dave McCullen, which will be hosted at the Leesburg Center for the Arts, 429 W. Magnolia Street, Leesburg, Florida 34748. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 1:30 pm, all are invited to join family and friends in celebrating Dave’s love of Jesus Christ in the Chapel at First Baptist Church of Leesburg, 220 N. 13th Street, Leesburg, Florida 34748. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Care Center, First Baptist Church of Leesburg, 220 N. 13th Street, Leesburg, Florida 34748.