Alvin "Ray" Culbreth went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2026. He was born on May 24, 1942 in Spartanburg, SC and was the son of the late Alvin Boyce Culbreth and Elizabeth Hawkins Culbreth.

Ray had retired following a long career as a local cabinetmaker. He enjoyed being a skilled and professional woodworker. Some of his favorite hobbies included golfing with family and friends, hunting for quail and working in his yard and garden.

Ray was a longtime member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Spartanburg. Survivors include three nephews, Neil Culbreth (Debbie), Michael Culbreth (Martha), Jeff Heatherly and one niece, Pam Heatherly. Other surviving family members include his special cousin, Billy Hawkins and a dedicated friend and co-worker, Billy Watts.

Along with his parents, Ray was predeceased by his brother, Mack Culbreth and sister, Annie Ruth Culbreth Heatherly. He was also predeceased by his special sister-in-law, Nancy Culbreth, and beloved friend, Joyce McAbee.

Visitation will be from 12:00 - 12:45 pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Floyd's Boiling Springs Chapel at 4161 Highway 9 in Boiling Springs, SC. Ray's celebration of life service will be conducted by Rev. Monty King and will begin at 1:00 at the same location. Burial will follow at Good Shepherd Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mount Zion Baptist Church located at 842 Mount Zion Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.