November 27, 2024, 66, Seven Springs —

George Nelson Tripp, resident of the Seven Springs area, passed away Wednesday morning, November 27, 2024, at his home.  He was 66 years of age.

After years of experience, he became a licensed contractor and started Nelson Tripp Construction. Later in life, he became a long-distance truck driver.

He is survived by a son, George Michael Tripp, and wife, Megan, of Dudley; his mother and step-father, Alice Faye Price  Allen and Clarence Allen of Seven Springs; his step-mother, Faye Tripp of Dunn; a sister, Renne Tripp Hill and husband, Keith, of Seven Springs; four grandchildren, Jonathan Tripp,  Rebecca Sauls and husband, Eric, Cheyenne Mote, and Remmie Smith.  He is also survived by his beloved canine companion, Shady.

Nelson was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ashley Nicole Tripp; his father, George Washington Tripp; a sister, Beth Tripp; and two brothers, Daniel Tripp and Benjamin Tripp.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 5, at 11:00 a.m. by the graveside at the Barwick Cemetery on Billy Price Road, Seven Springs.  Officiating will be Pastor Gerald Fowler.