Mr. Ralph Junior Triplett, age 88, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Triplett was a native of Johnson County and the son of the late Coy and Iva Slemp Triplett. He was also preceded in death by his wife Francis Beckett Triplett, one brother, Maynard Triplett, two sisters, Gladys Wagner and Mary Evans.
Mr. Triplett retired from Baxter Pharmaceuticals and was a member of Cherry Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Triplett was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed working on the farm and in his garden.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Jeanene Triplett, nephews, Bryon Wagner, Denny Evans, Marion Howell, nieces, Cathy Belt and Kay Barfield.
Funeral service for Mr. Triplett will be Tuesday, October 15, 2019 7:00 PM at Cherry Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Tommy Clark and Pastor Scott Hayes will officiate. The family will receive family and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm prior to service.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, October 16, 2019 11:00 am at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Belt, Joshua Belt, Denny Evans, B.K. Wagner, Charles Lyons and Tommy Lee.
10/19/2019
Debbie Broyles Davenport
Mitch and Jeanene,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult
time. It’s something you will never get over but God will see
you through it.
Jeanene and Mitch, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace at this time. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Sonya
I knew your Dad through my cousin. He gave us all
the apples we wanted. He was a kind man. Please
accept my sincere condolence and I will remember
all the family in prayer during this time of
bereavement.
10/15/2019
Jayson Prichard
I have baled many bales of hay with Ralph. One of the kindest people I know. He and my grandfather (Tine Slemp) would help all the people in the area cut hay, bale hay, bush hog, etc. I learned a lot from both of them.
