George P. Tripp

Anderson, SC - George Parrish Tripp, 90, husband of Jo Ann Hall Tripp, died Monday, December 8, 2014 at AnMed Health Medical Center

Born in Easley, he was the son of the late Harry B. and Ossie Mae Parrish Tripp. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II serving in the 86th Division, 342nd Infantry, known as the Black Hawks. He was a retired electrician and was a member of First Baptist Church and the Baraca Class.

Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Tripp of the home; one son, John Robert Tripp and wife, Caroline of Easley; one daughter, Cathe Tripp and husband, Jack Burdine of Easley; stepson, Sam Hall and wife, Cindy of Martinez, GA;, three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Emma Jean Smith Tripp and a brother, John Robert Tripp.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Dr. James R. Thomason and Dr. Lawrence Webb. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary, 3205 North Highway 81.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 285, Anderson, SC 29622.

Sullivan-King Mortuary
www.sullivanking.com