Mr. Contino Edward Culbreth, 49, of Shelby, NC departed this life on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby. He was born on July 9, 1970 in Cleveland County, NC to James Edward and Jan Black Culbreth.
"Colt" as he liked to be called attended Crest High School. As a youth, he attended Eskridge Grove Baptist Church and even though he did not attend a local church in recent years, he was a follower of T. D. Jakes Ministry. Continio was formerly employed with K.S.M Casting and most recently with Champion's Studio for over 10 years.
Contino was an unique individual and was the go to person for his friends to be given wise counsel. He was a faithful friend who was full of humor and wit. Although enjoyed being around his friends, he also enjoyed quiet, reflective time to himself and family. He was an avid sports watcher and a diehard Chicago Bears fan. He also enjoyed listening to music. "Colt" was a down to earth who always kept it real.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Coy and Minnie Black and Catherine Culbreth and Jonas Huddleston; aunts, Diane Lee (Billy) and Pauline Mask and uncle Coy Black.
He leaves fond and precious memories of him to his parents, James and Jan Culbreth of Shelby; four sons, Andrecus Culbreth, Demarius Deavaux, Isaiah Littlejohn and Tykeise Littlejohn; two sisters, Kwanya Culbreth-Lewis (Maurice) and Nakia Culbreth Laney (Alan) both of Shelby; two nephews, Brandon Lewis and Elijah Lewis and a host of "beloved cousins, extended family and friends.
Due to recent coronavirus state guidelines limiting the size of gatherings, the service for Mr. Culbreth will be private. Mr. Culbreth can be viewed at the funeral home on Monday, April 6, 2020 from 5:00- 7:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 as well as Monday, April 6, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at 302 Wingate Court in Shelby.
Condolences can be expressed online at www.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. |
