He was born October 7, 1964, to the late George Tripp and Linda Lee Tripp, who survives.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Randy Ray Tripp.

Besides his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Dawn Marie Tripp, of Roanoke Rapids; his aunt, Ruby Gregory and his uncle Philip Lee and his wife, Betty, of Roanoke Rapids; his sister-in-law: Isabel Tripp of Hampton, Virginia; his cousins: Bobby, Wayne Thomas and Shannon Gregory, and Phillip, Jr., Brenda, Donna and Leon Lee, Jr. of Roanoke Rapids; his grandchildren: Rhiannon and Michael Manning and Ayden Achee; and his special friends , Mary Ann Davis and Mark Joyner.

Funeral services will be held at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service on Saturday, September 25, 2010, at 2:00 P. M. conducted by Catherine Hale, Minister.  Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 24, 2010, from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the funeral home, and other times at 306 Bush Court, Roanoke Rapids.

Online condolences may be made to www.hockadayfs.com.