William Henry Triplett

William Henry Triplett, 95, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 in the comfort of his home.

Mr. Triplett was born in Houston, TX and has lived in Lake Charles since a child. During his younger years, he worked for the WPA where he was in charge of many parishes. Henry, along with his brother, Frank was owner and operator of Triplett Brothers Supermarket for 42 years. He was President of IG and for many years was the secretary. He was a member and held offices of the AARP 736, AARP 1900 and VIC. For fun, he enjoyed traveling with family, friends, AARP 736 and the Nazarene group, with whom he traveled to Europe.

Mr. Triplett was a member of First Church of the Nazarene where he was a member and formerly a greeter.

His accomplishments of the past two decades has been exploring computer technology, while in his late 80's was the oldest student at Sowela. He was successful in his efforts and enjoyed surfing the web.

Henry will be most remembered as a man of wisdom, superior mathematical skills and his quick wit.

He leaves to honor his memory, his loving wife of 48 years, Margery Ruth Hoffpauir Triplett of Lake Charles; one daughter, Dora McCall and husband James of Moss Bluff and two grandchildren, Van Miller of Lake Charles and Bohna Miller of Moss Bluff.

He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Wesley Triplett and Dora Rich Triplett; a sister Edith Smith and his twin brother, James Frank Triplett.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Derek Catron will officiate. Interment will follow in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation Tuesday will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will continue Wednesday from 8:00 AM until the time of service in the funeral home.