Lake Triplett

Obituary
Lake Triplett, 83, a resident of Cleveland passed away on Thursday night June 7, 2012 at his residence. Lake was born on August 19, 1928 in Benton, TN a son of the late J. W. and Lela Allen Triplett. Lake has made Cleveland his home for the past seventy plus years. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Westwood Baptist Church. Lake was retired from Hardwick Stove Company with over forty years of service. Lake loved his church and ministered there in many ways such as witnessing, evangelism, music leader, and serving as a deacon for many years. His hobbies included fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He used his woodworking talents to make furniture for his two granddaughters he adored. He however left his mark on his family and community in the greatest way by being a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle.
In addition to his parents, Lake is preceded in death by his wonderful wife Anna Trentham Triplett, one son-in-law Garland Murray, one granddaughter Breann Murray Tolley, four sisters Edna Cole, Essie Aubery, Dot Giles, and Stella Ledford, and two brothers Hershel Triplett and Harrie Triplett.
Lake leaves behind to cherish his memory two daughters Sherry Murray and Joan Smith and husband Manuel, one brother Hugh Triplett, grandchildren Hannah Spresser and husband Jeremy, and Butch Tolley, three great grandchildren Malachi Bradley Spresser, Genevieve Anna Alene Tolley, and Garland Lake Tolley, and many beloved nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A funeral service will be held on Monday night June 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Westwood Baptist Church located at 4001 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 with the Reverend Jimmy Caywood officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday night from 5:00 PM until the 7:00 PM service time.
Interment will take place on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 4:00 PM at the J. W. Triplett Cemetery with the nephews serving as pallbearers.
The family request that in lieu of the flowers donations be made to Westwood Baptist Church in memory of Lake.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Lake and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guest book at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Cleveland was honored to assist the Triplett family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monday, June 11, 2012
Westwood Baptist Church
4001 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

Interment
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Funeral Service Details
7:00 PM
Monday, June 11, 2012
Westwood Baptist Church
4001 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

J. W. Triplett Cemetery
4:00 PM