Charles "Charlie" Stuart Cullens

Charles “Charlie” Stuart Cullens, age 80, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022.  He was born February 11, 1942 in Vidalia, Georgia to the late Lee Roy and Sybil (Ricks) Cullens.  He came to Highlands County in 1971 to serve as the first County Administrator.  He then became the Owner and Operator of Reliable Sanitation, served on the Highlands County Fair Board, Sebring Firemen, Inc., 4-H Foundation, and Highlands County Cattlemen’s Association.  Charlie attended Bible Fellowship Church and was a Veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War.  Survivors include his Wife – Tami Cullens of Sebring, FL; Daughter – Diana Reising (Chris) of IN; Sons – Caine Cullens (Kim) of Bradenton, FL; Alex Fells (Ariel) of Sebring, FL; Andrew Fells (Julie) of Sebring, FL; Sister – Sandy Hurner (Tim) of Sebring, FL; nine Grandchildren and two Great-Grandchildren.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his Brothers – Lee Cullens and Ernest Cullens.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will take place Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11:00am at Bible Fellowship Church.  Burial will be at a later date in Sarasota National Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to Highlands County Fair Association in Memory of Charlie Cullens.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com