Home Going Celebration For Mr. Joe Tripp Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 2:00P.M. Springfield Baptist Church 83 7 Hillsboro Street Monticello, Georgia 31 064 Reverend Jimmy Horton, Pastor MayiGoNow? Don't you think the time is right? May I say good bye to pain filled days and endless lonely nights? I've lived my life and done my best, an example I tried to be. So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free? I didn't want to go at first; I fought with all my might! But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light I want to go! I really do! It's difficult to stay, But because you care so much for me, you'll let me go today. In Tribute I'M FREE Don 't grieve for me, for now I 'm free I 'm following the path God has laid you see I took his hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day To laugh to love, to work, to play Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close ofthe day Ifmy parting has left a void Then fill it with rememberedjoy A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss Be no burdened with times ofsorrow My life 's been full; I savored much, Goodfriends, good times, a loved one 's touch Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don 't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts and peace to thee God wanted me now; He set me free! Obituary Mr. Joe Tripp, Jr. was born on October 29, 1926 to the late Joseph Tripp, Sr. and the late Mary Bell Tripp in Jasper County. He received his education from Freedonia Public School. He joined Freedonia A.M.E. church at a young age. Joe joined in Holy matrimony to Annette Davis Tripp on December 20, 1952. He was employed initially with Feldspar and retired at Georgia Pacific Corporation after 16 dedicated years. Joe loved his family and friends, and he wasn't a stranger to anyone. A hard worker, dedicated husband and father. On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, Joe transitioned from this life into his life with the Lord. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Leila Mae Binion and Odessa West. Three brothers: Jessie James Tripp, Ira Melvin Tripp and Robert Charles Tripp. Surviving his departure with cherished memories, are a loving and devoted wife, Annette Tripp; five sons: Joe David Tripp of Monticello, GA, John Glenn Tripp (Stephanie) of Covington, GA, Ray Charles Tripp, Benjamin Barrow Tripp and Larry Pearson (Renee) all of Monticello, GA; six daughters: Doris Deloris Tripp Moore (Fredie), Pamela Annette Tripp Digby (William) both of Monticello, Deborah Ann Matthew (Joseph) of Covington, GA, Linda Diane Epps (Arthur) of Macon, GA, Patricia Lynn Nolley (Stacey) of McDonough, GA, Mae McClendon Jackson (Horace) of Atlanta, GA. Four adopted sons: Preston West, Jerome West, Melvin West all of Atlanta, GA and Johnny Davis of Tampa, FL. Thirty-three grandchildren, twenty-six great grand children, a devoted nephew, Merari Tripp, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Life to Remember Order of Service Prelude Selection............................................................................................................................. Springfield Senior Choir Prayer ........ .. .......... ........................................................................................................ .. Bishop Michael Lawrence Break Through Deliverance International- Griffin, GA Scripture Reading Old Testament ........... ......................................................................................... Minister Robert Tinsley New Testament .................................................................................................... Rev. Preston Campbell Selection............................................................................................................................. Springfield Senior Choir Poem ..................................................................................................................................................... Ryan Jordan Remarks .......................................................................................................................................... 2 minutes please Obituary ............................................................................................................................................... Read Silently Reflection ....................................................................................................................................... Shamika Perkins Solo ........................................................................................................................................ Mr. Donald Anderson Words of Comfort ................................................................................................................ Pastor Erich V. Fladger Solo ........................................................................................................................................... Ms. Elizabeth Tripp Eulogy .......................................... ........................................................................................... Pastor Jimmy Horton Acknowledgment ................................................................................................................ Staff of Smith and Sons - l --Interment - Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery I 186 Smith Mill Road Hwy 83 j Order of Service Pallbearers Friends of the Family Flower Ladies Friends of the Family Acknowledgement Words are inadequate to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the visits, calls, cards, flowers, food, donations, prayers and other expressions of love, care and concern shown during the passing of our beloved Mr. Joe. May God bless each of you grandly. 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