Charles Michael Culbertson, 59, of Ruston, LA passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.He worked as an executive chef and was a member of First Baptist Church of Ruston.Charles was born in Fayetteville, NC on September 15, 1958 to James Edward and Elizabeth Cooke Culbertson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Charles Justin Culbertson of Lake Charles, LA; Jarred King Culbertson and wife, Melanie, of Castor, LA; grandson, Kix King Culbertson of Castor, LA; sister, Pamela Elizabeth Culbertson of Dallas, TX; and step mother, Florence Ann Culbertson of Hazlehurst, MS.Online condolences may be made at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.