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John Lewis Stripling Jr.

1954 - 2012

John Lewis Stripling Jr. obituary, 1954-2012, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1954

DIED

2012

John Stripling Obituary

John Lewis Stripling Jr. passed away at his home on Saturday, July 21, 2012, after a prolonged illness. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Ridglea United Methodist Church, 6036 Locke Ave. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions in John's memory to Habitat for Humanity, 3345 S. Jones St., Fort Worth, Texas 76110. John was born in El Paso on Sept. 17, 1954, to John and Marjorie Stripling. After high school, John enlisted in the Navy, where he was stationed in the Mediterranean on the USS America. He returned home to Fort Worth and attended Texas Wesleyan University where he graduated with a B.S. in 1994. John further attended Texas Wesleyan School of Law and received his J.D. in 1998. John spent his adult life living and working in Fort Worth. He will be missed by family and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Sep. 12, 2012.

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Nick Donatone

June 7, 2015

John & I were very close shipmates in the Navy. We looked after each other at all times for several years. I have some wonderful memories of John and will sincerely miss him. I'm proud of what he has achieved in his life and has left us much to young. Rest in peace my friend.

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