Funeral service for Mr. William (Bill) Tripp age 77, of Fayetteville will be conducted Monday at 2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Wright and Bro. Bill Ivey officiating. Burial will follow in Lebanon Cemetery beside his wife Carolyn Tripp who passed away in 2010. Mr. Tripp passed away Saturday morning at his residence.
A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Charles Roscoe and Jessie (Duke) Tripp, he was retired from Redstone Arsenal and was a member of the Camargo Church of Christ.
Survivors include his children David Tripp and wife Kim of Arab, AL, Sherry Tripp Phelps of Fayetteville, Kelly Tripp Cagle and husband Jason of Double Spring, AL, Wesley Tripp of Placerville, CA. Step-children Joey Marlow and wife Lee of Madison, AL, Brett Ayers and wife Sharon of Huntsville, AL Glinda Hardin of Gurley, AL, and Jeff Marlow and wife Bobbie of Hazel Green, AL and Johnny Marlow and wife Adrian of Huntsville, AL 16 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, sisters Myra King of Fayetteville, Sybil Massey of Albany, GA and Nancy Wells of Fayetteville.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday evening from 5 PM till 8 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flower memorials can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.
William (Bill) Tripp
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#1 Comment By Joan Monks Berry On December 4, 2011 @ 12:49 am
To all of the children:
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. Bill was nice man and will be missed. I enjoyed seeing him when I visited church at Camargo.
#2 Comment By van and melissa massey On December 4, 2011 @ 8:23 pm
We want you all to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are out of town through Monday night for work and are sorry we wont be able to come to show our sympathy. Love to all.
Van and Melissa Massey
#3 Comment By Floyd and Imogene Cartwright On December 4, 2011 @ 9:44 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Bill’s family, he was such a nice person and we always enjoyed seeing and talking to him. He will be missed by us all, may your fond memories help you through this difficult time. please know we are thinking about you and our prayers are with you and will be for some time to come.
God Bless you all!!!
Floyd and Imogene
#4 Comment By Tony Beard On December 5, 2011 @ 12:28 am
My prayers are with the Tripp family
#5 Comment By Lorry Hill Anderton On December 5, 2011 @ 12:44 am
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad… David, Sherry, Kelly, and Wesley you and the rest of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers .
#6 Comment By Charles Wright On December 5, 2011 @ 5:12 am
Dear Cousins, Being trapped in paradise(Florida), I will be unable to attend Uncle Bill’s funeral. Back in the spring, I came up to Fayetteville to visit the family. Richand, and I had a couple of very nice visit with your Dad. He was always a part of my life and I will truly miss him and his unusual sense of humor. CR
#7 Comment By Bill and Betty Swindell On December 5, 2011 @ 2:51 pm
Our hearts go out to Bill’s loved ones during this time of sadness. We have many good memories of Bill and feel very blessed to have known him. He was a true friend and a member of “The Class of ’53”.
Our love to all of you,
Bill and Betty Swindell
Murfreesboro, TN
#8 Comment By Beverly Sue (Pitts) Hatfhett On December 5, 2011 @ 4:01 pm
My sincerest sympathy to Bill’s family. He was a quiet person and a good classmate.
So sorry for your loss.
#9 Comment By Billy Joe and Cricket Rutledge On December 5, 2011 @ 6:38 pm
Hoping your precious cherished memories help you through your grief. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
#10 Comment By Gail Travis On December 5, 2011 @ 10:19 pm
Nancy & Myra, I’m so sorry to hear about Bill. I was in the group of gals who were around when Carolyn & Bill met. Hard to believe that they are both gone.
#11 Comment By Katie Womack On December 6, 2011 @ 11:35 pm
To: Kelly and family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and loved one.
May God comfort you through this very difficult time. Only God and time will help ease the pain, although it will always be a part of your heart missing. It will get easier as time goes by.
God bless you and keep you.
Sincerely,
Katie Womack & family