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1934
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2024
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Jerry Triplett Obituary
He was born Saturday, Oct. 27, 1934, in Hollybush, Kentucky, the son of Sylvester and Clarinda (Jacobs) Triplett.
He married Mary Roberts on June 28, 1955, in Hindman, Kentucky, and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children: Deborah (Thomas) Frilling of St. Marys; Rita (Wade) Moran of St. Marys; Penny (Rod) Ahlers of St. Marys; Jeff (Susan) Triplett of Celina; Janet Moran of St. Marys; Missy (Kurt) Quellhorst of St. Marys; Wes (Kristy) Triplett of Morrow, Ohio. He is survived by his 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; by his siblings: Oliver Triplett of St. Marys; Jane Lewis of Coldwater.
He was preceded in death by his parents; by his wife; by a son, Jerry Dale Triplett; by his grandsons: John Wes Moran; Brock Moran; Lucas Moran; by his siblings: Amos Triplett; Irvin Triplett; Steve Triplett; Gracie Jacobs; Mazie Slone; Corsbia Thornsberry; Mary Slone; Joy Donovan; Annie Farley; by his best friend and brother-in-law, Clyde Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Sid Moran. His son-in-law, Scott Moran, died Feb. 17, 2024.
Jerry went to Hollybush School; he was fond of saying that he went in the front door and out the back door. He retired from Goodyear St. Marys and attended the Garden of Love Old Regular Baptist Church in St. Marys; He enjoyed taking his family golfing, deer hunting. He also enjoyed watching old western movies with them, splitting firewood and playing cards and bingo.
Funeral rites will be held 10:00 A.M Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High St., St. Marys, Brother Gary Mosley and Brother Billy Mosley, officiants. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to the Garden Of Love Old Regular Baptist Church.
Memories and condolences may be sent to Jerry's family via MillerFuneralHomes.net.
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