Rex Culpepper passed away

[Stevenson]

I would take this post down

 

[NKR1978]

I think this is a scam - don’t think it’s real at all. There are a lot of fake postings of deaths on the interwebs these days.

I really hope you're right. Some things may not be adding up.

 

[dan7800]

Life is too short.

 

[orangeinohio]

Earlier, I was looking at confirmations from obit sites.
I don't see any confirmation from a reputable news site.
This is strange.

 

[FloridaCuse]

Someone posted on Reddit that they saw a post on there that it was a dirt bike accident.

 

[FloridaCuse]

There's postings on Reddit

Google Search

 

[anomander]

Beat cancer only for this to happen. Cruel.

Really sad to hear this. RIP

 

[Orangello]

Orange Nation sends our prayers brother Rex

 

[powdersmack]

This link gave me some issues:

Rex Culpepper Death Tampa FL Obituary: Former Division I football player Rex Culpepper died in car accident – Holy Obituaries

But here it what it contained:

Rex Culpepper Death Tampa FL Obituary: The legal and athletic communities are mourning the tragic loss of Rex Owen Culpepper, a dedicated attorney and former Division I football player, who died following a fatal car accident in March 2026.


He was just 28 years old. Colleagues, teammates, and friends describe Rex as a beacon of positivity, whose determination and warmth left an indelible mark on everyone he met.

Rex’s journey was defined by resilience. A standout on the football field, he excelled at the Division I level while maintaining an unwavering focus on his studies and future legal career.

Beyond athletics, Rex faced life’s challenges head-on, including a battle with cancer during his young adulthood. Surviving the illness, he channeled his experience into advocacy, raising awareness about health and the importance of perseverance, connecting with clients and communities on a deeply personal level.

In the courtroom, Rex was known for his sharp mind and steadfast dedication to justice. He approached each case with compassion, striving not only to achieve favorable outcomes but also to support his clients through difficult times.

Friends and colleagues recall his infectious optimism, his ability to lift the spirits of those around him, and his unwavering commitment to helping others, even amid his own challenges. Rex Owen Culpepper’s life, though tragically cut short, leaves a legacy of courage, resilience, and service.

His remarkable spirit—on the field, in the courtroom, and in everyday life—will be remembered by all who were fortunate to know him. Family, friends, and the wider community continue to honor his memory, carrying forward the values he lived by and the lives he touched.

That just looks like some weird AI BS.

 

[powdersmack]

Oh, and if you google him, one of those weird AI sites that gives the day of death as today, well, it was posted 23 hours ago.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Oh, and if you google him, one of those weird AI sites that gives the day of death as today, well, it was posted 23 hours ago.

Yea there’s some weird almost instant obituaries now a day after. I’m not sure how it’s done but saw this with someone I knew who passed a few weeks ago. The real obituary hadn’t even been written. But he had in fact tragically passed. The commentary from Reddit seems legit.

So sad. Rip Rex.

 

[The Ack]

I've lost two very close family members to car crashes. This news is so tragic. Hope the Culpepper family can find peace.

 

[powdersmack]

Yea there’s some weird almost instant obituaries now a day after. I’m not sure how it’s done but saw this with someone I knew who passed a few weeks ago. The real obituary hadn’t even been written. But he had in fact tragically passed. The commentary from Reddit seems legit.

So sad. Rip Rex.

It does sound legit via Reddit, yet...pretty sure he lives in the Tampa area, and there is absolutely no news report concerning any fatal dirt bike crash, or car crash for that matter, since even those reports differ. Guess it's more like wishful thinking.

 

[OrangePA]

It’s always so sad when someone so young passes.
Visit Rex Culpepper Tampa FL Obituary's Memorial Website

Awful news

 

[cusefan88]

Some of his teammates have posted about it. How terribly sad.

 

[LpoolNative]

I would take this post down

I would take your post down

 

[LpoolNative]

Apparently it was a dirt bike accident

 

[Cusefan69]

I would take your post down

No need to be like that Haus, Stevenson was just thinking it might not be accurate. All of Orange community mourns as it sounds more and more like it's accurate unfortunately.

 

[TheHaze315]

Yeah seems to be accurate. Did some digging because I also questioned the validity of it after realizing the initial reports that showed up online seemed sketchy at best, and have found some family members posting about it.

 

[orange79]

Awful news. RIP.

Your Orange family mourns your loss, Rex.

 

[PhatOrange]

I don't think it's legit and I hope it's not, I still have not found one reputable source reporting on it.

 

[orange79]

I don't think it's legit and I hope it's not, I still have not found one reputable source reporting on it.

Rex Culpepper Death Tampa FL Obituary: Former Division I football player Rex Culpepper died in car accident – Holy Obituaries

 

[powdersmack]

Rex Culpepper Death Tampa FL Obituary: Former Division I football player Rex Culpepper died in car accident – Holy Obituaries

That's just a sketchy AI site. The thing that I hold out hope for is there are no reports at all on any legit Tampa new site of any fatal crashes of any type. Even if they withhold the names of any victims, the crashes are reported.

 

[rrlbees]

Rex Culpepper Death Tampa FL Obituary: Former Division I football player Rex Culpepper died in car accident – Holy Obituaries

i dont think thats legit. i know im not clicking on that link after you click you're human. its a link with about 20 letters and numbers.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Rex Culpepper Death Tampa FL Obituary: Former Division I football player Rex Culpepper died in car accident – Holy Obituaries

I click on that link and my anti-virus software denies me access and I get a malware warning.