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Thomas Odell Triplett, Sr. - Rincon - Thomas Odell Triplett, Sr., 71, went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born March 11, 1935 in Watauga County, North Carolina. He retired from Citizens & Southern National Bank after 34 years of service. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives for 18 years and was the Chairman of the House Transportation Committee. He served as member of the Governors Judicial Nominating Commission and on the World Congress Overview Committee and the Policy Committee. He served on the Department of Transportation Board for 10 years and formerly served on Congressman Max Burns Congressional Staff. He was Former Mayor and Councilman for the City of Portwentworth, former member of the Chatham Savannah Board of Education, and was on the Memorial Medical University Hospital Authority Board. Tom was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon and teacher of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. To honor some of his many accomplishments in the community, Chatham County designated a park on Highway 80 in Pooler as Tom Triplett Park and more recently named a section of Highway 21 Tom Triplett Parkway. He was preceeded in death by his mother, Irene Triplett, and 2 sons, Grant and Brian Triplett. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Judy Lancaster Triplett; one son, Thomas Odell Triplett, Jr. (Tommy) his wife Gay Mann Triplett and two grandchildren, Hunter Triplett and Ansley Triplett of Rincon; his father, Rev. Carl Triplett of Kingsport, TN; two sisters, Martha Trent (Dean) of Kingsport, TN, and Mary Dunn (David) of Westpoint, GA; three brothers, William Triplett (Becky) of Sylvania, Howard Triplett (Frances) of Danridge, TN, and Charles Triplett (Joy) of Morristown, TN; brothers -in-law and sisters-in-law, Pete and Loretta Lancaster, Tommy and Carolyn Lancaster, Lemuel and Judy Lancaster, Tommy and Winnie Ennis, and Newel Kessler; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday First Baptist Church of Rincon. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Remembrances may be given to First Baptist Church of Rincon Building Fund, 201 E. 6th Street, Rincon, GA 31326. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel 2460 Hwy 21 South Midway Between Rincon and Springfield (912) 754-6421 Savannah Morning News June 25, 2006 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2006.

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David Griffith

July 5, 2006

Mrs. Triplett,



I worked for GDOT in the Tennille District and retired in 6/1/04. I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Triplett on several occassions while he served on the GDOT Board and really enjoyed his friendship. One thing I remember about him is that you frequently attended out of town Board meetings with him and I always thought that said so much about the relationship the 2 of you had. I am a better person for having had the opportunity to work with such a fine gentleman.

Pam Sanders (Smith)

July 4, 2006

Judy, David & I just found out about Tom, we were so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great man, loving husband and father and took much pride in the way he lived his life, personal or professional. I know that Grant & Brian were waiting at the beautiful pearly gates to meet Dad with open arms and smiles. May God be with you in the days to come. God bless you.

Sheila Rahn Woo

June 28, 2006

Judy and Tommy

We send you our love and prayers. Dad is with Sandy in Charlotte now. He sends his love to you. Tom meant a lot to our community and a lot to his extended family. Sandy, Uncle Snipe, and I have you in our prayers. May God Bless you.

Glenn and Cindy Renfro

June 27, 2006

Mrs Judy and Tommy,

We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Tom passing away. All of you hold a special place in our hearts and we will have you in our prayers.

Love, Glenn and Cindy

Barrett Oil

June 27, 2006

May God be with you all in this time of need.

Kim Brown Purvis

June 26, 2006

Mrs. Judy, Tommy, Gay and family,

My heart was saddened to hear of Mr. Tom's passing. He was surely a man of integrity. He loved his God, his family and his country. He was always so kind to me and my family as I was growing up in Port Wentworth. My Daddy(Jim Brown) thought so much of Mr. Tom and were very close friends. He will never be replaced, but always remembered by those who knew and loved him. I always seemed to run into him when he would come up to Glennville lately over the last few years. Your lives are forver changed here on this earth, but rest assured that you will see him again and live with him in eternity. It is my prayer that God will keep you in His grace and peace, and He will comfort you in the days to come.

betty cummings

June 26, 2006

To the Triplett's Family;May God keep you'll strong.This is from ms. Geredine Smalls family.

Wank Davis

June 26, 2006

I loved Tom from the time I know him when I was a young person in church. He was instrumental in me getting my first job in banking and gave assistance in the years that followed. Tom also helped Dale when she was employed at C&S Bank. Our stories are certainly echoed by countless individuals that he shared the love of Christ with. Dale and I lift your family members in prayer that you will all experience the sufficiency of the God that Tom served. We too rejoice that Tom has joined the Heavenly Father where there is no pain, death nor tears.

Julie/Geri Hebert/McGraw

June 26, 2006

Judy and Tommy,

Mother and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Tom. I know that Brian, Grant and Mrs. Lancaster have big smiles on their faces as they greet Tom in heaven. May God bless you all.

GWEN CHRISTIAN

June 26, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Ron and Cherry Harden

June 26, 2006

Dear Judy and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom was very special to us and always such a pleasure to be with. As you already know, God will take care of you. We love you!

Brad & Carol Green

June 26, 2006

Judy, Brad and I are so sorry for the loss of Tom. He was a wonderful man and it was a pleasure knowing him. We had a lot of respect for him.

Sally and Floyd Whittington

June 26, 2006

Judy and Family,

Tom was a good man, good friend and former colleague. The world is better for him coming this way. My sympathy to your whole family.

Steve Shealy

June 25, 2006

Ms. Judy and family: Brother Tom will be greatly missed and I am praying that God provide peace and comfort to you during these difficult days. One thing I know for sure, the bass section in heavens choir rejoices in its newest member. I too look forward to singing with brother Tom again.

Faye Hartley

June 25, 2006

Mrs. Triplett,

We just wanted to let you know that you and your family have meant so much to our family. Our prayers are with you -

Traci Love Whitaker & Faye Wilcox Hartley

Leslie Davidson

June 25, 2006

God Bless you In Your Time of Sorrow.

Paul Thompson

June 25, 2006

Tommy,

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there is anything we can do.



Paul Thompson & Jennifer Bailey

Ruth Eitel

June 25, 2006

Judy and Family

May God Bless you and my prayers and thought are with you always.

Clyde & Nell Watson

June 25, 2006

Judy and Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God Blees you.

Rosemary Bush

June 25, 2006

Ms. Judy, I am going to miss Mr. Tom. He was very specal to me and always was there to help anyone, anywhere. I will never forget the first day I met him while I was working for Bulloch County.

Stacey (Timmerman) Sessions

June 25, 2006

Mrs. Judy, Tommy, Gay and Children.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sorrowful time. Mr. Tom was a wonderful man and will always be remembered as that.

Johnny Cole

June 25, 2006

My condolences to the Triplet family.

Tom was always kind and helpful to us in the news media.

And he was one of my favorite fishing partners, everyone will miss him greatly.

Johnny Cole

Kirby and Carolyn Tyler

June 25, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Reggie Terrell, Sr.

June 25, 2006

Tommy, and Mrs. Tripplett. I didn't know your father that well, but have always heard good things about him. May God bless and comfort you through your time of sorrow. Our heart felt condolences.

Faye Sommers-Biggans

June 24, 2006

Judy. my thoughts and prayers are with you and Tommy and his family.You know you had a good husband and father for your children.. May God bless and comfort you.Your longtime friend Faye Sommers Biggans

Denese Register

June 24, 2006

Ms. Judy,

I was saddened by the news of Mr. Tom's passing, but rejoiced knowing the angels in heaven are singing. I delivered your newspaper for seven years many years ago and kept up with his career many years prior. You two were always very nice to me and will always hold a special place in my heart! May God bless and comfort you in this time of special need in your life and in the lives of your other family members. I'm lifting you up in prayer and know that God will wrap His arms around you and supply your every need.

FRANCES ANDREWS

June 24, 2006

MY LOVE AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL GOD BLESS YOU

Linda Chancey

June 24, 2006

Judy and family,

Buddy and I were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We remember when you all visited with us and and we met your Tom. Such a special man. We will be praying for you and your family. Love, Buddy & Linda Chancey

Philip & Angelica Johnson

June 24, 2006

Ms. Judy,

Our family's thoughts and prayer are with you during this time of grief. Mr. Tom was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.

Judy Davis

June 24, 2006

Our hearts are so saddened by the passing of Mr. Triplett. He was one of the nicest people I had the pleasure of associating with during my employment with the Department of Transportation. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to everyone. He will be missed by all that knew him. Bless you all in this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.

Buddy Salter

June 24, 2006

To Judy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom, I have know you and Tom for over 40 years and know that Tom was a good man and did many good things for the community and County and State, he will be missed very much by all that knew him.

Clyde Johnson

June 24, 2006

It was an honor and a blessing to have known this fine man even though it was for such a short period of time. May he find everlasting peace.

Sandee (Cole) Comer

June 24, 2006

My heart goes out to the Triplett family. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Tom in the choir of Pooler First Baptist. I was new in the choir and Tom was such a nice guy. I really had no idea who he was until later and I marveled at what a kind down to earth person he was. You would have never quessed his position. I can't wait to sing with him again in heaven.

Jacqueline Malphrus

June 24, 2006

Judy and family, I am so sorry to read of Tom's death. He was a fine man who contributed greatly to his community. His family was a strong one to back him so faithfully.

Gayle Sexton

June 24, 2006

Dear Judy, I am sad to hear of Tom's passing, he was a wonderful man and a dear friend to me since the day I first came to work in the legislature in 1987. I will always remember his kind and pleasant nature and I wish the best for you, Gayle

Patricia Jaudon

June 24, 2006

Judy, My prayers are with you at such a sad time. Tom was a fine man and we all thought so much of him. Much heartfelt sympathy.

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