William "Bill" Cull

Mr. William "Bill" Cull, a Dry Ridge resident, passed away at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the age of 74.  He was the husband of Linda Ballard Cull.

Mr. Cull was born on February 2, 1945 to the late Byron and Virginia Davis Cull.  He was united in marriage in October of 1964 to the love of his life, Linda Ballard.  Bill was a tobacco farmer all his life and had a passion for farming.  He raised beef and dairy cattle, he loved to travel in the Smoky Mountains and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Bill was a former member of the Board of Adjustments, council member of the Adult Extension Council, Gideon's International, Grant County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, former Dry Ridge Baptist Church Deacon, Sunday school teacher of 42 years, Grant County Fair Board 1974-2010, Past President of the fair board for 15yrs, previous Mayor of Dry Ridge for 8 yrs and volunteer with the Dry Ridge Fire Department.

In addition to his wife Linda, Bill is survived by one daughter, Paula Cull of Dry Ridge, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  Bill is preceded in death by his brother James Davis Cull.

A celebratory memorial visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 10am-1pm at the Williamstown Baptist Church.  A celebration of life ceremony will also be Friday at 1pm.  Dr. Terry Leap will be officiating services.  Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Gideon's International.  Stanley Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.