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Eugene E. Cureton obituary
- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 2 Apr 2008.
(October 20, 1924 - April 2, 2008)
U.S. Veteran J. D. Oakley Tripp, age 83. of Newport, TN, met his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Baptist Hospital of Cocke County. J. D. was a longtime member of Greggs Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in England. He was employed by American Enka until his retirement. His parents, Lester and Nellie Blazer Tripp, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Cureton Tripp; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Paul Poe, Dandridge, Janice and Marvin Cline, Newport; grandchildren, Bryan Evans, Bybee; Melanie Cline, Newport; Adam Cline and wife Carol, Memphis; great grandsons, Ethan Cline, Memphis and Trevin Hue, Morristown. He also leaves a sister, Nadine Shaver, Newport. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday, April 4, 2008 at Manes Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm, with the Reverend Fred Gregg officiating. Burial will be 11:00 am, Saturday, April 5, 2008 in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
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