Ron Triplett, age, 59 passed away to his eternal home, Tuesday, September 6 th at his home in Clintwood surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Janice Butler Triplett; mother, Mavis Triplett Sowards; father-in-law George Butler; brother, Robert Triplett and wife Lisa; sister, Anna Mullins and husband Teddy; special aunts Loraine Triplett, Mozelle Carter and several other aunts and uncles; several nieces and nephews; best friends Lawrence Dye and Danny Lambert; Clintwood Baptist Church Family; Dickenson County Courthouse Gang; numerous other family members and friends.

Mr. Triplett was a member of the Clintwood Baptist Church, Clintwood Lions Club, Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce, Mountain People and Places, Dickenson County Historical Society, Dickenson County Economic Development Authority Board, United Way of Southwest Virginia, past Board of Directors, Jaycees, served as president, Treasurer's Association of Virginia Clerks and Treasurers Association. Ron was a Samaritan's Purse volunteer, American Cancer Society, Relay for Life team captain (Friends in Faith), Clintwood Heritage Hall Nursing Home visiting volunteer, Red Cross volunteer and blood donor, Ronald McDonald House supporter and fund raiser. He took part in numerous other civic organization and community activities.

Mr. Triplett was a 1975 graduate of Clintwood High School and attended Southwest Virginia Community College, East Tennessee State University and University of Virginia. He was employed by Clintwood Lumber Company for six years and the Dickenson County Treasurers Office for thirty-five years serving as office assistant, accountant, Deputy Treasurer and Treasurer.

Memorial contributions may be made to any of the following groups; Clintwood Baptist Church benevolent fund, Operation Christmas Child ( Samaritan's Purse) Dickenson County Food Bank or Dickenson County Gideon's Camp.  Any contribution to these organizations can be made by remitting to Clintwood Baptist Church P.O. Box 710, Clintwood, Virginia 24228.

The family will receive friends Saturday, September 10th from 1:00 until 3:00 PM at the Clintwood Baptist Church.  A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 3:00 PM with Pastors Bill Kendrick and Lynn Vanover officiating.