Michael Elvis “ Santa Mike” Culton, 64, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, May 10, 2019.
Visitation: 6-8 pm Wednesday, May 15 at Skyvue Funeral Home.
Funeral: 12 noon , Thursday, May 16 at Skyvue Victoria Chapel.
Burial: Laurel land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.
Memeorial: In leiu of flowers donation can be made to Philmont Boyscout Ranch or the American Cancer Society.
Mike was a member of the Sam P. Cochan Masonic Lodge Number 1335. He was initiated July 18, 1988 pass to the degree of Fellow craft September 24, 1988 and raised to the degree of Master Mason December 17 th 1988, presently a member of Southside Lodge # 1114. He was a member of Open Door church of Burleson and Turning point church of Burleson.
Mike graduated from Kennedale High school in 1974. Mike enjoyed riding motorcycles with his friends and family. He was a world wide traveler including all 50 States. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping with family and friends and enjoyed working on the family farm. Mike retired from TCC South Campus and his awards were Eagle scout, Gold and Silver Palms, Order of the Arrow, Life Guard, Citizen ship Awards, Boyscout counseling staff, Worth Ranch, Sid Richardson, Philmont Boyscout Ranch, Multiple Marksmanship Awards, and Black powder training. Mike’s passion in was working for 40 years as a professional Santa bringing joy to lots of kids on earth. He will now be bringing joy to kids in Heaven. The family would like to welcome all motorcycle friends to ride your motorcycle in the procession as a tribute to Mike.
Survivors: Mother, Mary Culton; brothers, Dennis Culton and wife Melinda, Chris Culton and wife Becky, Terry Culton and wife Katherine; Children, Jason Culton and Katie Culton; 10 nieces and nephews, 5 great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The Family would like to thank Community Hospice of Texas for all thier care and compassion.