Born June 24, 1949, to the late Gloria L McCulloch and Harold Young McCulloch, Sr. in Newport News, VA.
“Hal”, as he was affectionately known, attended Public Schools where he studied Latin and excelled in Track and Field throughout his High School years. Fitness and health were his passions. He also was an avid reader. He never missed a day running or swimming as a teenager. Later as a young adult, he never missed a day running track until after college. After High School, Hal attended Dartmouth College, in Hanover, New Hampshire and graduated with an A.B. Degree in Classics, and as the Class Summa Cum Laude. He then attended the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, where he received a Ph.D., in the Classical Studies of Ancient Greek and Roman History. Hal later received a M.B.A., in Business Management at Ryder University, Lawrence Township, NJ, while working as Associate Dean of the Honors Program in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. From there, he became President and Senior Vice President of DeVry University, Medical Division in Caribbean.
After retirement, Hal moved to Pooler, Georgia in June 2014 with his wife, Veronica. He began studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses in 2016 and symbolized his faith and dedication by water baptism on April 2, 2017, in Orangeburg, SC. He loved and cherished the wealth of information he received while attending Meetings, Assemblies and Conventions. He enjoyed wholesome gatherings with our Friends. Hal also enjoyed his worldwide association with our brothers and sisters.
Hal was a “gentle” man having a mild spirit. He showed a genuine brand of love and interest in people. He, loved children! He always had a story to tell, which made you laugh. He leaves behind: his beloved wife, Veronica McCulloch; as well as his four Stepdaughters: Dana (Nieland) Bynoe, Lauren (JP) Butler, Gloria Lewis and Melanie Lewis, two brothers, Brian McCulloch, and Jeffery McCulloch; one sister: Gloria Staley, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The viewing will be held at Families First Funeral Care Chapel Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 3Pm to 5PM.
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Garth & Lisa McKnight
Veronica,
We heard of Hal’s passing from the Lawrence’s and we are deeply saddened for your loss. As you know, there is never the “right” time to say goodbye to those who we so dearly love. Why? It is because we were created with the desire to live forever! May Jehovah continue to support you and your family during this difficult time. It is our wish that you continue to hold dear Jehovah’s promise recorded at Revelation 21: 3, 4. Sincerely,
Garth & Lisa McKnight
Charlotte, NC
Lincoln Rathnam
I am saddened by the news of my Dartmouth classmate, but rejoice that he ended it firm in the faith and with his family.
James Smith
Dean McCulloch mentored and supported me while I was in the engineering school at Princeton. He was a kind person and I am grateful for the opportunity to have him in my support network. On graduation day, I tracked him down to introduce him to my parents for the first time. I remember the joy and pride that we all felt for my accomplishment. I have referenced his impact countless times as I have mentored others over the years and I have tried to emulate his thoughtfulness and genuine interest in helping others. My only regret is not staying in touch with him over the years. His legacy is truly impeccable.
My condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
James Smith
Matt Furlong
I worked with Hal at DeVry University and am saddened to read of his passing. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends in their loss; he was a great man, an astute leader, and possessed a warm, caring soul.
Peter Bogucki
I’ve only just learned (May 28, 2025) of the passing of Hal McCulloch, my predecessor as dean for undergraduate affairs in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Princeton. This is truly a shock. I learned a lot from Hal, and his mentorship and friendship were invaluable in helping me build on the foundation he established. His understanding of undergraduate education, particularly of engineering within a liberal arts institution, was exceptional. My sincere condolences to his family and colleagues. –Peter Bogucki
Paul Seltman
I have just learned of Dr. McCulloch’s passing, very sad to read this. May his memory be a blessing to all who loved him.
Dr. McCulloch was my advisor at U of M, where I graduated in 1989 and where my younger daughter will begin studying next week. We stayed in touch until the early 2000’s, and I believe I last saw him when I had dinner with him and Veronica in New Jersey in 1999 or 2000. I tried to find him online over the years without any luck, and I even called Wagner University after he had retired from there, but the school said they had no contact info for him and didn’t seem interested in helping.
Very sad to get this news, my best to his family.