Anna Waters

Anna married William Triplett on 21 Mar 1850 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. William (son of Jesse Triplett) was born about 1820 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 17 Mar 1864 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Martha J. Hendricks about 1873 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Martha was born about 1854 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Sarah Elizabeth Hicks on 23 Nov 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Adam Hicks, Jr. and Martha E. Bryson) was born on 27 Feb 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 15 Feb 1972 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Julius Dugger Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joel married Alice (Triplett) about 1892 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Alice was born in Nov 1872 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zora married Fred Jones about 1894 in North Carolina, , , . Fred was born about 1874 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Edna Shoemaker on 19 Sep 1914 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Edna (daughter of John Cromwell Shoemaker and Mary Etta Michael) was born on 3 Feb 1897 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 24 Mar 1960 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Iva Slimp on 4 Jun 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Iva (daughter of Michael Jordan Slimp and Caldonia L. "Callie" Finney) was born about 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Feb 1984 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NEWPORT NEWS, VA- Ira David Triplett, Sr., 85, Newport News, Virginia passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at his home with family by his side. He was born November 20, 1930 in Butler, Tennessee to the late John Franklin and Sarah Elizabeth Hicks Triplett. Ira married Charlene Kyte of Butler in 1959 at Hagerstown, Maryland. They were happily married for 56 years. He was passionate about his faith and devoted to his family.

Ira was drafted in the United States Army in 1952 to support the Korean War and went on to have a distinguished 20 year Career. His Military service was indicative of his life; a passion for learning. He started out as a heavy equipment dispatcher, transitioned to a heavy vehicle driver, converted to a combat medic, and finished his career as a helicopter crew chief. He served overseas assignments in Germany, Greenland, Hawaii, Italy, Korea, Okinawa and three tours in Vietnam where he earned two Air Medals for over 50 Aerial Missions in hostile territory in support of counter-insurgency operations. From 1969 to 1971, he served as Chief Electrical Engineer in President Richard Nixon's Presidential Flight Detachment, Army One and retired as a Sergeant First Class in 1972 at Fort Eustis, Virginia.

Ira began his second career in civil service at the Naval Air Rework Facility in Norfolk, Virginia, as an electrician on A-6 and F-14 aircraft after retiring from the military. He left civil service after 14 years in 1986 in pursuit of his entrepreneurial spirit. In 1986, he became self-employed and opened Big John's Citizens Band Sales, which operated in several locations in Newport News, Gloucester and Fredericksburg, Virginia. Ira sold CB radios, car boom boxes and stereo equipment at their peaks of popularity in the 1980s for a generation of customers.

In competition against big-box stores in the local area, Ira finally retired in 1995 but remained busy and connected to his expanding but displaced family by traveling across the United States to visit his sons John in Missouri and Shawn on various Army assignments.

Ira was a family man from humble beginnings in the Mountains of Tennessee that demanded a good work ethic and pursuit of higher learning from his children and grandchildren. His mantra, "to get a job, get an education, or join the military" will forever be passed down to future generations. He will forever be remembered for his love of family, strong will, and generosity to strangers. He was an avid animal lover and active member of the local American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) at 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd in Newport News, Virginia. He adopted his three dogs, Baby, Shannon and a beagle named Hugo, from local shelters.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Triplett, Dewie and Henry Hicks and his sisters: Ada Waycaster and Roxie.

Survivors include his wife: Charlene Kyte Triplett. His children: Ira David Triplett, Jr and wife Retha (Duffield) of Butler; John Triplett and wife Tammy (Hicks) of Kirksville, Missouri; Shawn Triplett and wife Isabella (Edwards), Tucson, Arizona; and Pamela Raines and husband Michael Raines, Newport News, Virginia; his grandchildren: Jordan, Deirdre, Ivan, Kyle, Kayla, Meghan and Jacob; his great grandchildren: Loki, Bradley, Jayce and Jayden and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2016 in the Kyte Family Cemetery, Pine Orchard Road, Butler with Mr. Freddie Anderson officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Tennessee National Guard.

Ira married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Euna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - 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.

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BUTLER - Ira David Triplett, Jr., 59, Butler, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in the Franklin Wood Community Hospital following an extended illness.


He was a graduate of the 1979 graduate of Menchville High School, Newport News, Virginia. He was retired due to disability as a truck drive . He was a member of Fish Springs Baptist Church. David was preceded in death by his father, Ira David Triplett, Sr.. He loved his family, loved music and loved to ride Roller Coasters.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years: Retha Duffield Triplett. A Daughter: Deirdre Lunsford & husband Brad, of the home. Three Grandchildren: Loki, Bradlee and Macon. His Mother: Charlene "Pat" Kyte Triplett. Two Brothers: John Triplett & wife Tammy of Missouri and Shawn Triplett & wife Isabella of Texas. A Sister: Pamela Raines & husband Michael of Virginia. Several aunts, uncles, nieces& nephews including a special uncle Tom Kyte & wife Carolyn. His Father & Mother-in-Law: Carl & Carnie Duffield, Mountain City.

Friends may visit with the family at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Ira married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]