He then attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches but left after three semesters to enlist in the United States Navy .
After his mother 's death , Cullen lived for a time with an aunt and an uncle .
Cullen then attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches but left after three semesters to enlist in the United States Navy .
After his mother 's death , Cullen lived for a time with an aunt and an uncle .