Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Mr. Curtis Rabon Tripp, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 16, 2019 in the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory and will be officiated by Pastor John Mark Windley. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers are: Dylan Tripp, Dahlton O’Neal, Jarrett O’Neal, Zachary Foster, Brad Shackelford, and Ricky Peed.
Rabon was born in Blounts Creek, NC to Errol and Minnie Tripp. He graduated from Aurora High School in 1957. He married Brenda Carrington on August 24, 1957. Rabon and Brenda raised three children. Rabon was employed at National Spinning in Washington, NC for 38 years until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of Pleasant Hill F.W.B. Church, Calico, NC, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Assistant.
Rabon loved the great outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout Beaufort County for many years. He loved to hear his hounds chasing a deer and knew the woods like the back of his hand. Rabon enjoyed baseball and loved watching his New York Yankees.
He leaves behind to treasure his memory, his wife of 62 years Brenda Carrington Tripp; his children, Sheree Tripp Goettman (Drew), Jean Tripp Foster (Jeff), and Errol Jay Tripp (Sharon); grandchildren, Amber Hollowell, Jenny Hollowell, Robyn Goettman Evans, Everett Goettman, Zachary Foster, Claire Foster, Dylan Tripp, Dahlton O’Neal, and Jarrett O’Neal. Mr. Tripp had eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Jackie Carrington; brother, Jesse Tripp (Juanita); his sister Sina Corbett (Joe); his sister-in-law Juanita Tripp and brother-in-law Jimmie Carrington (Judy) and six nieces and three nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents Errol and Minnie Tripp; his beloved father-in-law J.L. Carrington; his brother David Tripp who he loved, admired, and looked up to; his sister-in-law JoAnn Norman; brother-in-law Jerrell Norman; niece Leigh Norman; brother-in-law Fred Woolard; niece Crystal Finigan and brother-in-law Jim Ward.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, November 15, 2019 at the funeral home.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. John Inzerillo and the staff of Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 8539 NC Hwy. 43, Grimesland, NC 27837 or Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, 1209 Brown Street, Washington, NC 27889.
You may address condolences to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Tripp family.
Read Moremet curtis at national spinning, he was loved by everyone that met him.
william beddard
December 23, 2019 | Washington, NC | Coworker
Mama & I had not heard about your loss of Rabon, but we are so sincerely sorry.. We pray for God to surround you with his love, strength and peace for the days ahead. Love, Evelyn & Louise
Evelyn Edwards Respass
November 30, 2019 | Washington, NC
A sweet gentle man
Debbie Deal
November 16, 2019 | Washington, NC | Friend
Rabon was a great friend for many years. Prayers and love to all the family.
Don Bonner
November 16, 2019 | Edward, NC | Friend
So sad to lose such a kind upstanding man. He always had a smile and warm greeting for all. He will be missed.
Rita Rowe
November 16, 2019 | BLOUNTS CREEK, NC | Acquaintance
Rabon was such a fine man. I always looked up to him and appreciated all he did for me giving me a job and giving great advice. He was the best boss I ever worked under. He was also a good friend. I learned a lot from his example. He will be sorely missed here on earth but welcomed (I am sure) in heaven.
Daniel Lewis
November 15, 2019 | Chocowinity, NC | Friend
Rabon has been and will continue to be missed in our Church Family. Our Sunday School class members are going home to Jesus one by one and we will all be united in Heaven soon. I will always remember Rabon for his smile and kindness most of all. Our love & Prayers go out to Brenda & the whole family.
Sue Edwards
November 15, 2019 | Pinetown, NC | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kelly Vaughn Welch
November 15, 2019 | Chocowinity, NC
Ms. Brenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have nothing but fond memories of Mr. Rabon.
Theresa Porter
November 15, 2019 | WASHINGTON, NC | Friend