Obituaries

Walter Edward Triplett

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Walter Edward Triplett, 82, of Bethel Heights, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed peacefully, in his sleep, early Saturday morning, Jan. 6, 2018. He was born into this world on Oct. 9, 1935 in Pine Bluff, son of Walter N. and Eva Mae Triplett. Walter was reared and received his early education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1953. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Arkansas A&M (now the University of Arkansas at Monticello) in industrial engineering. He also served in the National Guards. Upon graduation, he went to work for Varco Pruden as a draftsman and retired after 34 years of service as Vice President/General Manager. He was a life-long member of Immanuel Baptist Church, the Jacob Brump Masonic Lodge and Sahara Shrine Temple. Walter also served as an Alderman for the City of Pine Bluff for 14 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby Triplett; and sister, Mary Alice Johnston. Walter dearly loved his family and many friends. Walter's dearest loved ones are, Myrtle Huett Triplett, whom he married May 31, 1958 in Pine Bluff; two sons, Stephen Triplett and Jeffrey Triplett (Amanda), both of Bethel Heights; two daughters, Rebecca "Becky" Featherston (Randy) and Jennifer Beard, both of Rogers; brother, Charles Triplett of Pine Bluff; and five grandchildren, Blake, Dylan and Kailee Triplett and Josh and Megan Beard. While we will genuinely miss our husband, father, and friend, we do take great solace in knowing where he is now. We didn't lose him because we all know exactly where he is and we eagerly look forward to being together again. A celebration of Walter's life will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son with Dr. Don Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson's. Memorials may be made to Jefferson County Humane Society, PO Box 2233, Pine Bluff, AR 71613. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

Published January 8, 2018

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