Minister James Thomas Cullins Jr.'s Obituary
Funeral Service for Minister James Thomas Cullins, Jr., 96, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm at the Alexander City Church of Christ. Dr. Don Kelly, Rev. Rod Siggers, and Minister Chris Tidwell will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Alexander City Church of Christ.
Minister Cullins passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home. He was born on February 26, 1930 in Sylacauga, Alabama to James Thomas Cullins, Sr. and Hattie Jones Cullins. James proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II.
After coming home he received his Associates Degree in Biblical Studies from Freed Hardeman College and his Masters Degree in Biblical Studies from Southern Christian University. He worked as a full-time or part-time minister for the last 75 years, with 28 of them being at The Alexander City Church of Christ. While ministering there he also fulfilled two years of missionary work in Frankfurt, Germany, beginning in 1972. He also served as minister to Bethany Church for 12 years.
James was instrumental in the planning and construction of three buildings on Tallapoosa Street; The Alexander City Church of Christ, the adjacent children's home, and the Hillabee Towers complex.
He was elected to the State Legislature in 1989 and served for four years as the State Representative from Tallapoosa County.
James proudly served as minister for the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home for 15 years. There was always a special place in his heart for veterans and volunteers.
He was a proud shepard of God for all denominations. He always said "My prayer and commitment to God is: to preach for the rest of my life."
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Cullins of Alexander City; step-sisters, Rachel Baker of Kellyton, Polly Rainwater of Newnan, GA, Joyce Pardo of Alexander City, and Linda (Wayne) Railey of Alexander City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gladys Spates and Dovie Wallar; brothers, Wallace Cullins and Claude Cullins.
The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made in his memory to Children's Harbor at https://www.childrensharbor.com.
Radney Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James Thomas Cullins, Jr.
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