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     Cartas Hubert Triplett was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on October 25, 1898 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on November 30, 1955 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 57.¹

     Arlon Artemus Triplett was buried at Mountain Park Cemetery, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.³ He Mr. Arlon Artemus Triplett, age 101, formerly of N. Brook Street, Wilkesboro died Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at Villages of Wilkes Skilled Care. Burial with Masonic rites by Wilkesboro Liberty Lodge #45 will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Triplett was born December 17, 1900 in Wilkes County to William Cicero and Susan Jane Foster Triplett. He was the owner of Triplett Electric and Plumbing Company. Mr. Triplett was a member of Wilkesboro Baptist Church and Wilkesboro Liberty Lodge Number 45. He was active in Republican politics throughout his life. Mr. Triplett was a Wilkesboro commissioner from 1947 to 1957.¹ He was born on December 17, 1900 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on May 29, 2002 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 101.¹

     Alta Bradford Triplett was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Frances Cleo Hamby.^1,2 Alta Bradford Triplett was born on February 7, 1903 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on March 24, 1952 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 49.¹

     Frances Cleo Hamby was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Triplett.¹ She married Alta Bradford Triplett, son of William Cicero Triplett and Susan Jane Foster.^1,2 Frances Cleo Hamby was born on April 20, 1910 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on June 20, 1962 at Lumberton, Robeson Co., North Carolina, at age 52.¹

     Loyd Alton Triplett was buried at Round Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Traphill, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on September 15, 1931 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on June 26, 1988 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 56.¹

     Jerry Lane Triplett Sr. Mr. Jerry Lane Triplett, Sr., age 68, of Wilkesboro died Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held Friday 3:00 PM, October 12, 2012 at Cub Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Sampson and Rev. Homer Greene officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 2:00 PM. Burial with military honors by Post #1142 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard and Masonic Rites by Liberty Lodge #45 will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday in the church fellowship hall immediately following the graveside services. Mr. Triplett was born April 30, 1944 in Wilkes County to Alta B. and Cleo Hamby Triplett. He graduated from West Wilkes High School in 1962 and Appalachian State University. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After 30 years, he retired from the US Postal Service as a mail carrier. Mr. Triplett was a member of Cub Creek Baptist Church, Masonic Liberty Lodge #45 and the Oasis Shriners. His service with the Masons was as follows: WB Jerry Lane Triplett initiated October 19, 1972 * Passed November 30, 1972 * Raised December 28, 1972, served as Master of Liberty Lodge #45 in 1976 & 1993, served as District Deputy Grand Master 1986 1987 & 1988. He was preceded in death by a son Jerry Triplett, Jr. and one brother, Loyd Alton Triplett. He is survived by: his wife, Carol Shelton Triplett of the home; one son, Russell Triplett and Lee Ann Brown of North Wilkesboro; one grandson, Derek Michael Triplett; two sisters, Juel T. Meyers of North Charleston, SC Clara T. McNeil of Wilkesboro. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Liberty Lodge #45, P O Box 154, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or Cub Creek Baptist Church, P O Box 86, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.¹ He was buried at Scenic Memorial Gardens, 545 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Carol Shelton.¹ Jerry Lane Triplett Sr. was born on April 30, 1944 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on October 9, 2012 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 68.¹

     Jerry Lane Triplett Jr. was buried at Scenic Memorial Gardens, 545 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² He was born on April 10, 1970.² He died on July 31, 2004 at age 34.²

     Zera Veonia Triplett was buried at Stony Fork Baptist Church Cemetery (Deep Gap), Deep Gap, Watauga Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Greene.¹ She married Elster Howell Greene Sr.^1,3 Zera Veonia Triplett was born on March 24, 1905 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on March 16, 1995 at Boone, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 89.¹

     Elster Howell Greene Sr. was buried at Stony Fork Baptist Church Cemetery (Deep Gap), Deep Gap, Watauga Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Zera Veonia Triplett, daughter of William Cicero Triplett and Susan Jane Foster.^1,2 Elster Howell Greene Sr. was born on September 27, 1898 at Watauga Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on May 27, 1965 at Deep Gap, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 66.¹

     Elster Howell “Hal” Greene Jr. was buried at Stony Fork Baptist Church Cemetery (Deep Gap), Deep Gap, Watauga Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on November 6, 1927 at North Carolina.¹ He died on November 21, 2000 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 73.¹

     Max Gardner Greene was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery, Coshocton, Coshocton Co., Ohio.¹ He was born on March 8, 1929 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on June 26, 1930 at Coshocton Co., Ohio, at age 1.¹

     Mary Sue Greene was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Paducah, McCracken Co., Kentucky.¹ Her married name was Watkins.¹ She married Lee J. Watkins.¹ Mary Sue Greene was born on October 30, 1930 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on August 31, 1995 at Kentucky at age 64.¹

     Lee J. Watkins was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Paducah, McCracken Co., Kentucky.¹ He married Mary Sue Greene, daughter of Elster Howell Greene Sr. and Zera Veonia Triplett.¹ Lee J. Watkins was born in 1927.¹ He died in 2006.¹

     William Elbert “Bill” Greene William Elbert "Bill" Greene, 32° KCCH, was born to Elster and Zera Triplett Greene on September 3, 1933. The youngest of four children, he was born in Coshocton, Ohio. The family had moved there so Elster could begin farming the rich soils of Ohio. Due to the hardships of the Great Depression, the family returned to NC shortly after Bill was born, where he lived out the rest of his life in the Stony Fork community of Watauga County. There, he reared his three daughters, Kathy, Karen, and Darlene. Bill was brother to Elster Howell (Hal) Greene and Mary Sue Greene Watkins. He was preceded in death by his father Elster Howell, Sr and brother, Max Gardner Greene. fter graduation in 1951 from Mt Pleasant High School in Ferguson, NC, he attended the Nashville Auto Diesel School in Nashville, TN. In 1953 he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he became a mechanic working on all types of vehicles, including jets. Although his enlistment was during the Korean conflict, he never had to see combat. His last duty station was at James Connally Air Force Base in Waco, Tx. After returning to Boone, he started working at Winkler Motor Company. In 1962, he took a job with the NC Department of Transportation. In 1972, he was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor over Watauga, Avery and Caldwell Counties. He would be forced to take an early disability retirement shortly before his untimely death at the age of 47, on February 4, 1981. His mechanic abilities were well known throughout the state and many people would allow only him to work on their vehicles. Even strangers passing on the 421 mountain received his help, for which he never wanted payment. Having accepted Christ as his Savior, Bill was a life-long member of Stony Fork Baptist Church. His love of the Lord was evident in his character, good heart, and treatment of people. He was a Master Mason and Past Master of Ashler Masonic Lodge #373 in Deep Gap, NC. He was Initiated on January 26, 1955, Passed on February 2, 1955, and Raised on February 5, 1955, while on leave from the USAF. He was also an honorary member of Snow Lodge # 363 in Boone, NC. He was a member of the York Rite Bodies in North Wilkesboro, NC, member of the Oasis Temple of the Shrine, and a member of the Winston Salem Scottish Rite having been given the degree of 32° Knight Commander Court of Honor (KCCH). At the time of his death, he was also Worthy Patron of Mt Pleasant #67 Order of the Eastern Star. He was active in instruction of new members and spent many hours helping them learn their degree work. He often told his daughters "if you ever are in a strange place and need help, just ask for a Mason". Bill was also a member of The American Legion Post 130 in Boone, NC. Known for his sense of humor, Bill loved to play practical jokes on family and friends. His infectious laughter would resonate throughout the room. One of his best-loved jokes included the use of a "laughing box" played over the phone at various hours of the day and night to those who needed a good dose of fun. He loved children and they gravitated to him. Although he never got to be a part of his grandchildren's lives, he had five of them, William Elbert "Bill" Jones, Joshua Brant McMillan, Kenneth Howell Bowen, Kinsey Elizabeth Bowen, and William Nicholas Caudill. His love and laughter, mechanical abilities and the Masonic heritage lives on through them. His funeral services were attended by hundreds of people from several states. The family received friends on Friday, February 6th from 5:30 until well after 11:00 pm. Many stood in line to pay tribute to Bill and support his family. On Saturday, February 7th at 11:00 am, the sanctuary of Stony Fork Baptist Church was full with standing room only and even spilling out into the porch, stairs, and sidewalk of the church for his funeral service. The Rev. Sherrill Wellborn and Rev. Bill Warren officiated the service. His Masonic graveside service was attended by men representing numerous lodges that Bill had sat in. The outpouring of love and support given to his family was proof of the fine man Bill was. In Volume 1 of the Watauga County Heritage, the memorial tribute to him states "He was never too busy to help someone with car trouble, plow a neighbor's garden, or take time to be friends with a child".² He was buried at Stony Fork Baptist Church Cemetery (Deep Gap), Deep Gap, Watauga Co., North Carolina.² He was born on September 3, 1933 at Coshocton, Coshocton Co., Ohio.^1,2 He died on February 4, 1981 at Boone, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 47.^1,2

     Lennis Guy Triplett was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Vera Lou Ellis.¹ Lennis Guy Triplett was born on March 29, 1907 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on January 15, 1996 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 88.¹