OBITUARY OF REV. JAMES MADISON "BUD" TRIPLETT
Bloomfield Vindicator - July 31, 1942 PIONEER MINISTER DIED JULY 18
The Rev. J.M. Triplett, aged 90 years, 7 months and 10 days, a pioneer Stoddard County Minister, passed away July 18, at the home of his son, Howard, in Morley. Funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Valley church, southeast of Bloomfield, where he was a charter member, by the Rev. Messrs, Hawley, Griffey and Johnson. Six other pastors were pall bearers. Welch services of Sikeston. One of the largest crowds ever assembled there attended this funeral, it was said, to pay their last respects to one of Stoddard County's oldest pioneer citizens and ministers.
Rev. J.M. Triplett was born in Stoddard County on Dec. 8, 1851, where he was reared. He was married three times. His wives were Rachel Elizabeth Brown, Nancy Arnold (both dead), and Betty Rankin, who survives him. To these unions 10 children were born. Six preceded him in death. The living are Frank, Avery, Lizzy of Detroit, and Howard of Morley. One step-son, Bob Brown of Essex; two step-daughters, Beulah Robinson and Daphne of Detroit; 19 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great, grandchild also survive.
He professed a hope in Christ at an early age, and began his ministry at the age of 29, and was ordained to the full work of the ministry in October, 1883, and in July 1884 he helped organize the Pleasant Valley church in the woods near the E.H. Ross home. He became a member of this church and remained a faithful member until death. He was pastor of various churches in Stoddard county, but always referred to Pleasant Valley as home. The Triplett cemetery was partly named in his honor. He was called "Uncle Bud" by the entire community, and many churches in New Liberty Association can claim him as having helped to organize them. He knew what it was to endure hardships and was ever ready to help and encourage others less fortunate. He will be missed by all.
Bloomfield Vindicator - July 31, 1942 PIONEER MINISTER DIED JULY 18
The Rev. J.M. Triplett, aged 90 years, 7 months and 10 days, a pioneer Stoddard County Minister, passed away July 18, at the home of his son, Howard, in Morley. Funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Valley church, southeast of Bloomfield, where he was a charter member, by the Rev. Messrs, Hawley, Griffey and Johnson. Six other pastors were pall bearers. Welch services of Sikeston. One of the largest crowds ever assembled there attended this funeral, it was said, to pay their last respects to one of Stoddard County's oldest pioneer citizens and ministers.
Rev. J.M. Triplett was born in Stoddard County on Dec. 8, 1851, where he was reared. He was married three times. His wives were Rachel Elizabeth Brown, Nancy Arnold (both dead), and Betty Rankin, who survives him. To these unions 10 children were born. Six preceded him in death. The living are Frank, Avery, Lizzy of Detroit, and Howard of Morley. One step-son, Bob Brown of Essex; two step-daughters, Beulah Robinson and Daphne of Detroit; 19 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great, grandchild also survive.
He professed a hope in Christ at an early age, and began his ministry at the age of 29, and was ordained to the full work of the ministry in October, 1883, and in July 1884 he helped organize the Pleasant Valley church in the woods near the E.H. Ross home. He became a member of this church and remained a faithful member until death. He was pastor of various churches in Stoddard county, but always referred to Pleasant Valley as home. The Triplett cemetery was partly named in his honor. He was called "Uncle Bud" by the entire community, and many churches in New Liberty Association can claim him as having helped to organize them. He knew what it was to endure hardships and was ever ready to help and encourage others less fortunate. He will be missed by all.
OBITUARY OF REV. JAMES MADISON "BUD" TRIPLETT
Bloomfield Vindicator - July 31, 1942 PIONEER MINISTER DIED JULY 18
The Rev. J.M. Triplett, aged 90 years, 7 months and 10 days, a pioneer Stoddard County Minister, passed away July 18, at the home of his son, Howard, in Morley. Funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Valley church, southeast of Bloomfield, where he was a charter member, by the Rev. Messrs, Hawley, Griffey and Johnson. Six other pastors were pall bearers. Welch services of Sikeston. One of the largest crowds ever assembled there attended this funeral, it was said, to pay their last respects to one of Stoddard County's oldest pioneer citizens and ministers.
Rev. J.M. Triplett was born in Stoddard County on Dec. 8, 1851, where he was reared. He was married three times. His wives were Rachel Elizabeth Brown, Nancy Arnold (both dead), and Betty Rankin, who survives him. To these unions 10 children were born. Six preceded him in death. The living are Frank, Avery, Lizzy of Detroit, and Howard of Morley. One step-son, Bob Brown of Essex; two step-daughters, Beulah Robinson and Daphne of Detroit; 19 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great, grandchild also survive.
He professed a hope in Christ at an early age, and began his ministry at the age of 29, and was ordained to the full work of the ministry in October, 1883, and in July 1884 he helped organize the Pleasant Valley church in the woods near the E.H. Ross home. He became a member of this church and remained a faithful member until death. He was pastor of various churches in Stoddard county, but always referred to Pleasant Valley as home. The Triplett cemetery was partly named in his honor. He was called "Uncle Bud" by the entire community, and many churches in New Liberty Association can claim him as having helped to organize them. He knew what it was to endure hardships and was ever ready to help and encourage others less fortunate. He will be missed by all.
Bloomfield Vindicator - July 31, 1942 PIONEER MINISTER DIED JULY 18
The Rev. J.M. Triplett, aged 90 years, 7 months and 10 days, a pioneer Stoddard County Minister, passed away July 18, at the home of his son, Howard, in Morley. Funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Valley church, southeast of Bloomfield, where he was a charter member, by the Rev. Messrs, Hawley, Griffey and Johnson. Six other pastors were pall bearers. Welch services of Sikeston. One of the largest crowds ever assembled there attended this funeral, it was said, to pay their last respects to one of Stoddard County's oldest pioneer citizens and ministers.
Rev. J.M. Triplett was born in Stoddard County on Dec. 8, 1851, where he was reared. He was married three times. His wives were Rachel Elizabeth Brown, Nancy Arnold (both dead), and Betty Rankin, who survives him. To these unions 10 children were born. Six preceded him in death. The living are Frank, Avery, Lizzy of Detroit, and Howard of Morley. One step-son, Bob Brown of Essex; two step-daughters, Beulah Robinson and Daphne of Detroit; 19 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great, grandchild also survive.
He professed a hope in Christ at an early age, and began his ministry at the age of 29, and was ordained to the full work of the ministry in October, 1883, and in July 1884 he helped organize the Pleasant Valley church in the woods near the E.H. Ross home. He became a member of this church and remained a faithful member until death. He was pastor of various churches in Stoddard county, but always referred to Pleasant Valley as home. The Triplett cemetery was partly named in his honor. He was called "Uncle Bud" by the entire community, and many churches in New Liberty Association can claim him as having helped to organize them. He knew what it was to endure hardships and was ever ready to help and encourage others less fortunate. He will be missed by all.
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