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Obituary for William Tripp

William  Tripp
Argyle

William Tripp, 77, of Route 40, passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on March 22, 1937 in Hampton, NY, he was the son of the late Neil and Edith (Durkee) Tripp.

Bill was a graduate of Argyle Central School. He married Elinor Yarter Henke on July 24, 1960 in the Argyle Presbyterian Church.

Bill owned and operated the Locust Grove Farms. He was very proud when his two sons, Bill & Dean and his grandson, Adam came to work with him.

He was an avid outdoors man and loved hunting and fishing but especially he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Richard Tripp, a sister, Betty LaMere and a grandson, Kevin Jenkins.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Elinor Tripp, his sons, William Tripp of Argyle, Dean Tripp and his wife Margaret of Argyle; his daughter, Jill Marie Tripp of Schenectady; his stepsons, Robert Henke and his wife Janice, Guy Henke and his wife Joanne all of Argyle; his step daughters, Roxanne Jenkins and her husband Larry, Gail Pliscofsky and her husband Ron all of Argyle; his sisters, Evelyn Layhee of Milton, Charlotte Tefft and her husband Melvin of Milton, Janis Millington and her husband George of Florida and Marie Henry and her husband Jack of Florida; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 2-4 on Wednesday, Jan 7, 2015 at the Argyle Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Argyle with Memorial services will follow at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Stephen McLean, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are in the care of the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 123 Main Street, Argyle, NY 12809. For online condolences and to view Bill’s Book of Memories, please visit our website at www.kilmerfuneralhome.com

Donations may be made in Bill’s memory to a charity of ones choice.

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