Willie was a special fellow to so so many folks. I am glad to be counted among them. His smile was beyond measure and his stories so entertaining. I was happy to send my personal thanks to him when he did his veterans flight to Washington DC and I am proud to be one that knew him Take joy in the FACT that you will again be reunited with this precious man.

Melody, I'm so sorry to learn of your father's passing. May he rest in peace.

Melody, I'm so sorry to learn of your father's passing. May he rest in peace.

Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear of your families loss. Know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

So sorry to hear of your loss Betty.

John 14:1-3 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." Loving family, take comfort knowing that Christ will not leave you or forsake you during these sad times. He has left you a comforter to help you through these nights. I will continue to pray for the strength of each and every one of you. My condolences.. Love you all....

Betty, sorry to hear of Willie's passing. I know you enjoyed many wonderful years together and hope that your special memories will help get you thru this difficult time.

Yvonne, I am so very sorry to hear about your father. I just found out and am very sorry. My prayers go to you and your family. ~ Rebecca Wheat

Yvonne, I am so very sorry to hear about your father. I just found out and am very sorry. My prayers go to you and your family. ~ Rebecca Wheat

Betty, I wanted to get a note to you since I won't be able to extend my sympathy to you in person. You have my sympathy in the loss of your husband Willie . I'm sure you have plenty of fine memories of your time together. Lorena Metz, American Legion Auxiliary Department Chaplain, Cullom, Illinois

Willie was so loved by so many. He was a wise and humble man who loved and served God with all of his heart. He alaways said that he'd rather be a door keeper in the house of God than anything else. I had the great privilage of working with him at Keen tile for many years. Dear Willie could take the smallest incident and make a great story of it. I will miss him so much and will look so forward to seeing him again and listening to his stories in heaven !!

Betty, I wanted to tell you I am sorry to hear of Willie's death but he is in heaven now with Jesus. He is in a far much better place and we know we will see him after having received Jesus as our saviour and our sins forgiven. Donna and I are praying for you the the family. In Christ. David

Betty, we were so sorry to hear of Willie's passing and feel privileged to have known him. He was a wonderful, caring person who always had a special story to tell - we can only imagine the stories he is telling now in Heaven! We regret we won't be at visitation or the funeral as we are in Florida but we are praying for you and all the family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Rick and Nancy Jackson

Dear Betty and family, Jan & Steve Hawkins sent us the sad news of the passing of Willie. He was always upbeat with a great sense of humor. We are so glad that we ran into you at the restarant in Bloomington last summer. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family.

I remember your family with great fondness, We all go back a long way. I remember him and my father and it always puts a smile on my face. I am very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family.

Willie was such a fun person to talk to, always with a story to share. Betty, we were so sorry to hear of his passing. You and your family are in our prayers. Roger and Ann Essington

Sharon, I pray you and your families strength in the Lord and peace at this time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Love you dearly.

Grandma Betty, Dad ( Kenny) I am so sorry for your loss. I will hold you guys in my thoughts and prayers. Shawna and Treyten

Sharon, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that we are praying and thinking about you and your family during this time. --Steve and Monifa Wilson

I knew Willie through the American Legion. I thought Willie was a really fine gentleman who contributed so much to organizations as well as being a solid Christian man. I will miss Willie. I have a terminal disease and with failing health I can barely walk and have stopped going to meetings. I am sorry I cannot meet all of you but you can take comfort in knowing we will all meet again, God bless you all Robert Burger

Sorry to hear of the passing of Willie. I knew Willie though the Legion and as he was a past 17th Dist Commander. I had meet him at Roanoke at a Dist meeting there. You all have my sympathy.

To the Tripp family,Mr. Tripp was a great example of what a father and friend should be. The world is a better place because of men like your dad.

I am so sorry for the lost of your father and grandfather. He truly loved the Lord and let us all remember him that way. The Belt and Bell Family

Betty, We are so sorry for your loss. We thought so much of Willie and we love you. It has been so different not to see Willie at church greeting us as we walked between services. We have missed him and will continue to miss seeing him. You and your family will continue to be in our prayers. Jim and Leanah

So sorry the hear of Willie's passing.

We wanted you to know that our family has your family in our thoughts and prayers.

We pray that God will keep your whole family in perfect peace during this time, and throughout the rest of your lives

Betty, I won't be able to attend Willie's services. Please know that I am holding you up in my thoughts and prayers. May your many wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Love, Deanna

Good Day Connie. Our Thoughts & Wishes are with You & The Entire Tripp Family For A Loving Peace. Our Prayers are for The Rememberance of the Many Many Joys You shared with Mom & Dad, Expecially those very special Memories and Moments between a Father and his Daughter, You & Him, a girl & her best friend, Willie. Thank You for sharing the Life, Service and Adventures of Mr. Willie Tripp with Us, The Community and Our Country. "Thank You", To The Entire Tripp Family for this one gift and a Great Man, Mr. Wille Tripp, who lovingly gave so much of himself.

Betty so sorry to hear about the passing of Willie. He was a good friend of mine foe over 40 years. And I was so happy to,be able to photograph and be a part of your wedding. I wish I could have been there for you at this sad time. However I am in Florida and will not be able to get there for the funeral. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Willie will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. Betty, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God's peace cover you.

Dear Tripp family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of transition. I think back to our youth and being at your house all the time playing or for slumber parties and how kind your mother and father were to us all. It is true, though you may not believe it right now, that time, precious memories, and above all, God, will see you through . That is my prayer that those memories sustain you.

Melody & Yvonne - so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Praying for you and your family.