Christopher Edwards Tripp

CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS TRIPP Christopher Edwards Tripp, 54 passed away June 4, 2015 at Cape Fear Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, NC. He was the son of Christine S. Tripp and the late Thomas Stuart Tripp formerly of Ayden, NC. He received his education in Pitt County schools and attended Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA, East Carolina University in Greenville, NC and Cape Fear School of Marine Technology in Wilmington, NC. He was self-employed for several years and enjoyed life as a commercial fisherman with his dog Rusty as his first mate. Surviving to cherish his memory is his mother, Christine S. Tripp, sister Kaye Tripp Dowless and husband Danny of Carolina Beach, a special neice, Samantha Tripp Dowless and a host of friends. "Chris" will be remembered as someone who was loving, caring, and enjoyed helping people. He was an avid lover of pets and supporter of the Humane Society. He was a son who brought us love, joy, made us laugh and gave us a lasting gift of a beautiful life and will bless our memory. A Celebration of Life gathering wil be held at Surfside on the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 1:30pm. At a later date a memorial service will be held at Ayden Christian Church in Ayden, NC, date to be announced. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Humane Society in Chris's honor. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com