William Lewis McCulley, Jr.
Ocean Pines

William Lewis McCulley, Jr. “Bill”, age 81, of Wilmington, DE passed away surrounded by his family on May 17th, 2025. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of Jean (Johnston) and William Lewis McCulley, Sr. and proudly raised by his Aunt Reba and Uncle John Emering. Bill graduated from P.S. duPont High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge, he went on to work as an insurance agent for Nationwide in the Delmarva area for over 35 years.

Bill and his family enjoyed countless summer vacations at Rehoboth Beach where they made fond memories. After his children were grown, he spent 20 years living in Ocean Pines, Maryland where he enjoyed golf during his retirement. Bill was actively involved in the Salesianum community while his sons were in school and enjoyed the Salesian community. He maintained close friendships with his Salesianum and P.S. duPont High School lunch friends up until his passing. He was also actively involved in the 70’s as the Hickory Hills Civic Association HOA President.

In addition to his parents, Jean and William McCulley, and his aunt and uncle, Reba and John Emering, Bill was predeceased by his son, William Lewis McCulley, III, his daughter-in-law, Cindy McCulley, and his grandchildren, William Ryan and Megan Kenna McCulley. Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Priscilla “Lynn” McCulley; his son and daughter-in-law, Scott Lindsey and Ann McCulley; his daughter, Rebecca McCulley-Carbaugh; his grandchildren, Devin Scott McCulley (Alexandra), Spencer Cruise Carbaugh, Alyssa Mae McCulley and Braden William McCulley; his sister, Eileen Marie Mazzatenta; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.

A visitation will be held at the Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road Wilmington, DE 19808 on Tuesday June 3, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 11:30 A.M. Burial will follow at 1 P.M. at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to William “Biff” McCulley ‘83 Memorial Scholarship at Salesianum High School, 1801 N. Broom Street Wilmington, Del. 19802. Online condolences may be made to www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com.