Cullen 'Papa' Eugene Laminack

March 25, 1947 - May 30, 2022

Cullen ‘Papa’ Eugene Laminack, 75, of Muskogee, was born March 25, 1947, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to James and Earline Laminack and peacefully passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his loving family by his side. He joined the United States Air Force in June 1966 and was honorably discharged on June 30, 1986. Cullen received the medal of National Defense Service Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters; National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Device; Air Force Longevity Service Award with four Oak Leaf Cluster; NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. After his service career, he was employed with the United States Postal Service retiring in 2006. Cullen enjoyed playing golf and bowling during his military years. He was an avid sports fan and loved old western movies. Cullen was God-fearing and proud of his military career. He was a loving man and was very devoted to his family. Cullen is lovingly survived by his wife of 55 years, Annie Laminack of the home; daughters, Tammy Cook of Las Vegas, Nevada and Teresa Kassaw and husband Aaron of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma; brother, James Richard Laminack and wife Sherry of Greenwood, Arkansas; grandchildren, Mackenzie Cullen Cook of Las Vegas, Nevada, Samantha Fugate of Edmond, Oklahoma, Carlee Fugate of Stillwater, Oklahoma and Addison Kassaw of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents James Cullen and Mary Earline Laminack; and father and mother-in-law, Elmer and Carol Morris. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson with family receiving friends 5PM-7PM. A graveside service celebrating Cullen’s life will be held 12:30PM Friday, June 3, 2022, at The Fort Gibson National Cemetery Pavilion with full military honors. Reverend Bill Kelly will officiate. Aaron Kassaw and Mackenzie Cook will serve as casket bearers. The family of Cullen ‘Papa’ Eugene Laminack has entrusted his care, service and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the family at: https://www.clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com/obituaries/Cullen-Papa-Laminack/