Culver, Joseph Samuel “Sam”, 83, passed away Saturday March 15, 2014 at Green Meadow Nursing Center, Mt. Washington, KY. He was born in Vine Grove, KY to James R. & Edith (Coyle) Culver. “Sam” was a retired Electrician for Kentucky Manufacturing, with 35 years service, and a Baptist by faith. He was an avid hunter & fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of 50 years, Norma Lee (Ball) Culver. Survivors include his children, Steve Culver (Barbara) and Karen Wilding (Larry); three grandchildren, Eric Culver (Holly), Lance Culver (Amanda) and Valerie Wilding; six great grandchildren; a brother, James L. Culver; two sisters, Wanda Downs (Billy) & Doris Keeling (Bob). Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy., with burial to follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Mt. Washington, KY. Visitation will be Tuesday 2:00 – 8:00 PM.