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THOMAS EDWARD TRIBBLE, SR.  (Age 96)  
Thomas "TNT" Tribble of Washington, DC passed away at the age of 95 in his home on March 27, 2017. Born in Canon, GA in 1991, he was a sibling to five brothers and one sister. He enlisted and served in the US Army during World War ll until 1945. Thomas had a passion for music and was a well-known and talented drummer whose professional name was "TNT" Tribble. He fell in love with and married Loretta Motta Tribble who preceded him in death in 2009. He is survived by five loving children: Priscilla, Gloria, Thomas Jr., Brian (Trellis), and Tyrone; and four grandchildren, Latoya (Gary), Kenyetta (Kenny), Breeana and Sheyda. He is also survived by four great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and a host of friends. On Friday, April 7, 2017 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Francis De Sales Church, 2021 Rhode Island Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20018. Viewing 10 to 11 a.m.; Services 11 a.m to 12 p.m. Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 6, 2017.

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David Ransome

December 28, 2020

I was hired as TNT,s bass player in 1964.Harold blair on tenor sax,melvin lee guitar,Jeannie dee singer,clay hunt,singer,and oviously Tee on drums. It was a big experience for me to be hired at age 22 because I was learning music from my elders.I was finally drafted into the military in 1968.I really missed them. RIp..TEE,JENNIE,HAROLD,MELVEN...Dave

Rest in Peace Uncle Thomas Tribble Sr.

Pastor Donald Malloy and

April 18, 2017

We send our sincere condolences and love to the family of Thomas Tribble Sr.("TNT"). Our prayers are with you. We will forever be appreciative of the great love you have shared with us all; and we will continue to be impacted by the legacy of the music that you left.

Hebrews 11:38- "Men of whom the world was not worthy"

Ron Cotton

April 7, 2017

We will all miss "T" very much. Thanks for the friendship. Many of the folks at USDA send their love and support.

SHARON NICKENS

April 7, 2017

TO THE TRIBBLE FAMILY, I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS 0F YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER.THE MAN UP ABOVE WILL GET YOU THOUGH THIS TIME OF SADNESS.

Richard Bass

April 7, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Tribble Family. We have lost a pillar of Vista Street. Mr. Tribble
job well done rest well deserved.

Evelyn Miles

April 6, 2017

On be half of Evelyn Bruce Miles and family, we send our sincere condolences and Love to the family. Rest in Peace uncle Thomas. God Bless

Dale Mooney

April 6, 2017

To The Tribble Family,

Godspeed....

Dale Mooney

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