Robert N. Culley, 55, of New Smyrna Beach died suddenly Thursday, August 6, 2009 at his home.  Robert was born November 7, 1953 in Orlando, FL.  He has been in the culinary field since he was 19 years old working his way up to Executive Chef at the Hyatt Hotel in Dallas, TX.  Presently he was working at Outback Steak House, New Smyrna Beach.  Robert enjoyed the New Smyrna Beach lifestyle of relaxed living and some of the best fishing here in Florida.  He is survived by three sons, Robert,  Christopher and Matthew; four grandchildren; two sisters, Sandra Thornton and Pattie Weghurst; three brothers, Gerald, Russell and Richard and several nieces and nephews. 10:00 AM at Coronado Community United Methodist Church 201 South Peninsula Avenue New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 on August 13, 2009 (map/driving directions)