Randy Kenneth "Papa Bear" Tripp

My heart is broken to find out about my dear friend passing, we worked together for many years together at Bassett in the sample shop, Randy and I were the same age except he was 3 months and a few days older. Randy was a very talented man that could do anything he put his mind to do it. I truly enjoying working with him. Rest on with the Heavenly Father.

One of the greatest blessings I ever received as a small child was the day my mother married you. From that day on, you became the best Dad I could have asked for. You were my father because you CHOSE to be, not because you HAD to be. You were always supportive, understanding and there for me. Your love for me never waivered, even during the times I was not my best self. We had so much in common and our love for music strengthened the bond between us over the years. When Mama died, I felt so...