Billy Gene Tripp of Bismarck, Missouri departed this life on December 10, 2010 at his residence having reached the age of fifty three years, nine months and twenty four days. He was born on February 16, 1957 at Potosi, Missouri a son to the late Marvin L. Tripp and Lena (Lamar) Sprock.
In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by an infant brother and one nephew Dewayne Roux.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are a brother Philip Sprock and wife Julie of Lonedell; two sisters Leona Roux of Piedmont, Phyliss Johnson and husband Kevin of California; Michael Tripp, whom he helped raised, of Piedmont; Newphew Jeff Roux of Piedmont; Nieces Crystal Roux, Jolyn Dickinson, and Stephanie Sprock; many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him.
A memorial service was conducted on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 3 PM at the Declue Chapel with Rev. Glen Hammond officiating.
All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue Family Funeral Home.