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Zack Augustus Cullens III, known as “Rusty” to his family and friends, passed away on January 29, 2022, at the age of 66, after a valiant fight with many health issues.
Rusty was a 1973 graduate of North Springs High School where he played on the football team. He was the starting center on the undefeated Spartan team of 1972. He attended Young Harris College and was a proud member of Kappa Tau Omega fraternity. Rusty loved cars and made his career in the automotive industry, specializing in Mercedes Benz. Rusty was a kind, generous and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Zack and Doris Cullens and sister, Eleanor Cullens.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Teri Thomas Cullens; son, Zack A. Cullens IV (Kathryn); son, Bryant Thomas Cullens (Nicole); and daughter, Kathleen Cullens Towler (Daniel); and grandchildren, Bella and Adrianne Cullens, Ana Kathryn, Margaret and Gus Cullens, and Owen and Dottie Towler.
No service is planned at this time due to Covid, etc. His wishes would be to just love and hug your families.
Larry Smedley says
I hope Rusty’s family will accept my deepest condolences in the wake of his passing. He was always kind and generous to me and my team mates. May he rest in peace. Thank you
Susan Yaksh says
Teri, my heart hurts for you and your family. Rusty was a good friend to me since we were in 9th grade at North Springs H.S. and we all shared such fun times in our youth and beyond. He was a kind, fun, and loving man who treasured his family and was a support to his friends. He will be greatly missed. Sending love and prayers to your family.
Ken Pejza says
As a co-worker of Rusty at Worldpac, Rusty always had a smile and a contagious energy that filled the room. We only communicated by phone over the pass years, but he still had that effect……..Sincere condolences to the entire family…….
Renee McDonald says
Rusty always knew how to make me laugh. He was often the highlight of my work day, and one of the kindest souls I have ever met. I will miss his stories and the smile I always heard through the phone line. Rusty was the best. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
MICHAEL JAHRMARKT says
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Rusty’s passing. I will always remember him as a kind hearted person and someone who I respected for his knowledge of Mercedes Benz parts. Please accept my condolences.
Mary Jo Seifert says
Teri and family, I’m so sad to hear this news. Rusty was one of the best friends, husband, and father that I ever knew. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Golsen says
Dear Teri,
rick & I are sending you and your family our condolences during this most difficult time. we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Al Whitton says
So many of my Ole Friends from Sandy Springs are headed home, remembering Rusty will always make me pause and smile and Pray for Teri.. God Speed To Rusty
Rosalie Pride Chamberlain says
T, my heart aches for your loss. Rusty was such a wonderful person and I am grateful to have known him for so long. Much love and prayers are with you and your family
John Haddad says
Teri so sorry for your loss! Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Brian & Terri Morgan says
I’m so sorry to hear of Rusty’s passing. You and your family will be in our prayers in the difficult days ahead. We pray that God will comfort you as you deal with your loss.
Mark McClure says
What a super friend and KTO brother was Rusty to me. His magnetic personality will be dearly missed. Teri, to me you and Rusty were always the Dynamic Duo, the perfect marriage, the perfect couple, and much more. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Jeanine Russell says
Charles and I send our deepest sympathies to Teri and the family. Rusty was always a bright light and friend to all. He will be sorely missed. RIP Rusty. 😇🙏
Anthony W Williams says
Teri and family, Rusty was a great person, always smile, would give you the shirt off his back, will miss you bother,Rip Rusty
Barbi H. Meadows says
Holding space for you and you family as you walk through this. Rusty was sincere and extremely kind. I am grateful for his patience, and the time he spent helping me. Sending tons of healing light, love, and prayers.
Lynn Orr Burns says
My heart aches for you Terri and family . Rusty was a very special man who loved his friends and family . It doesn’t seem possible that most of us knows you since elementary school .and adored growing up together . Rusty will always be watching over you all for he is the wind beneath your wings . My deepest sympathy Terri my Dan and Rusty went home too soon . Always here for you …….
Your friend for life …..
Janet Gillespie Pierce says
Teri and family:
I am so sorry to hear of Rusty’s health struggles and passing. May you be sustained with God’s peace and the love and prayers of so many friends.
Rob Eskew says
My name is Rob Eskew and Rusty is very special to me. I owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude. He always believed in us and I will always be forever grateful to him.
My team and I are dedicating our new building in Sandy Springs to him in his honor. The address is 6569 Roswell Rd NE Atlanta GA 30328.
I’d love to continue to honor him and his family by helping with any car needs. We have 5 and soon to be 6 stores in Atlanta and could never have done it without Rusty. I plan to make a nice plaque in the lobby or affixed to the exterior to commemorate him. I hope this is okay but again Rusty means the world to me. I am so grateful to have got to know him and I love him very much.
❤️❤️❤️
Peggy Klug says
Dear Teri and, Family, I am so terribly sorry to hear of Rusty’s passing. What a great, fun, happy guy he was. I will treasure all of the good times we all shared as we raid our families together. I pray his memory will always be a blessing to you and, to all who knew him. I also hope those wonderful memories will help you all thru the difficult days ahead as you learn to navigate your new normal! RIP, Rusty! We send lots of healing hugs your way,
Peggy & Isaac Klug
Phil Stuckey says
My name is Phil Stuckey. I live in Columbia SC. I’ve never met Rusty face to face. I was one of his accounts at WorldPac. All of our conversations were on a phone. I just wanted Teri and all of his friends and family to now how special he was. There were weeks we talked daily then a week or so I wouldn’t need any parts and maybe not talk at all. I am a very small account but always got the attention of a large one. Actually to small for their requirements but he always had a way of keeping me in the system. We had the same backgrounds. My family has been in the parts business since 1945. What a guy. I’m so glad for Rusty’s beloved Georgia bulldogs to have won the National Championship. If Teri or someone would call me at 803 309 2556 would be much appreciated. God rest his soul. One hell of a man.
Daphne Frichter says
Rusty and I had many conversations regarding work over the years. At times, he would talk about his family, friends and school mates. I never met him in person, but considered him a friend. He will be greatly missed by me and everyone at Ronnie Lee’s Automotive. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Allan Nix says
A childhood friend and a good dude. RIP, Rusty.