Claude Triplett

Mr. Claude Monroe Triplett, age 77, of Lenoir passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 22, 1944 in Watauga County, Claude was a son of the late Palmer Roscoe and Ila Miller Triplett. Claude was a gunsmith. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Coffey; a brother, Frank Miller. Survivors include his daughter, Amanda T. Johnson (Shane) of Hickory; former wife, Lois Triplett; his sister, Betty Spina of Virginia; his grandchildren, Amber Severt, Candace Dingler (Bryan) and Shania Holt (Cody); and his great grandchildren, Tucker, Oaklin, Casey, Charleigh, McKena, Khloe, Christian, Nolan and Emberlyn; a special friend, Gary Suddreth. A celebration of Claude’s life will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service at 12:00 PM with Pastor Gil Larew officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Simmons Family Cemetery in Triplett, NC. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM prior to the service. Memorials can be made to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Triplett family.