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- JOHNSON CITY - Barry T. Triplett, 68, Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from his residence surrounded by his loving family. A native of Carter County he was the son of the late Turner Stout and Alta Louise Cable Triplett. Barry served in the United States Army during Desert Storm. He served in the Navy for 4 years and 2 months, and then served his country as a Staff Sargent in the United States Army and Army Reserves for 24 years. He retired from the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center as a nursing assistant after 25 years. During his employment he was recognized as the 2nd runner-up in the Nation as the nursing assistant of the year. Barry was a hard worker and after retirement he found himself working at Quickway Transportation and Wal-Mart. He took pride in everything that he did and always gave his all. He was an avid UT Football fan and fitness buff, but his priority was his savior, Jesus Christ and his family. In earlier years, he and his family were members at Johnson City Baptist Temple where he was a deacon. He currently was an active member at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where you could see him cooking with his "best bud," David McCoy, or teaching Sunday school with his wife, Tyonnia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Andrew Triplett; and his father-in-law, Joe Carl Stoots.
He leaves behind his loving and faithful wife of 45 years, Tyonnia Stoots, Johnson City; children, William "Billy" Scott Triplett and his wife, Rachael, Kingsport, Lesli Triplett-Miller, and Elizabeth Hope Triplett and her fiancé, Stephen Presnell, all of Johnson City; grandchildren, Jordan, Bethany, Tyler, Mary Beth, Lincoln and Andrew; siblings, Linda Hagen and her husband, Glenn, MI, his twin brother, Harry Triplett, Johnson City, Michael Triplett, Stoney Creek, and Teresa Baines and her husband, Allen; his brother-in-law, Ricky Stoots and his wife, Tammy; sister-in-law, Terry Beckman and her husband, Dave; and his mother-in-law, Ruth Stoots, all of Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family would like to thank Mary Phillips, Carl Gasser and the entire staff of Amedysis Hospice for the love, care and support shown to Barry and to them during their time of need.
The family will greet friends and share memories on Monday, October 9, 2017 from 5:00 PM till a Celebration of Barry's life at 7:00 PM in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, with Pastor Brian Nulf and Pastor Cody Greene officiating. Eulogy will be provided by Mr. Scott Taylor. A Military Committal service will be conducted at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers are David McCoy, Dave Beckman, Shannon Beckman, Stephen Presnell, Steven Stoots, Brad Street, Kenny Edwards and Chris Dulaney. Ricky Stoots will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
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Abt 1949 - 2017 (~ 68 years)
