Gaylord "Bud" Ralph Tripp Jr.'s Obituary
Gaylord “Bud” Ralph Tripp Jr, 71, passed away on November 6, 2022, in Decatur, IL.
Bud was born to Gaylord Sr. And Goldie Tripp on August 26, 1951, in Decatur, IL. Bud was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. Church was very important to him. He especially loved the bible group at church. He was a Stephen Minister and president of Eagle Ridge. He enjoyed leather working and was an accomplished painter.
Bud is survived by many friends including Hugh Rowden, Dan Winters, Pat Riley and Ron Rector. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Bud is preceded in death by his parents.
Bud will be laid to rest at Macon County Memorial Park.
Memorials to Grace United Methodist Church.
Memories of Bud may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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