Sidney Nelson Tripp, Jr.

Obituary For Sidney Nelson Tripp, Jr.

Sidney Nelson Tripp, Jr. was born March 23, 1956, to the late Sidney "Bill Jack" and Vera R. Tripp at Fort McPherson. He spent his childhood in Chicago, Illinois and moved back to Greensboro in 1973 with his siblings; Betty Jo, Emma Jean, Markham, Diane, and Vera. He was predeceased by his parents and his baby sister Vera Tripp Parks.

In 1986, Sidney joined the Apostolic Faith Church of the Lord Jesus and was baptized. He was ordained a Deacon and an Elder by Bishop Frank Lawrence, Sr. He served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sunday School Superintendent and a Teacher. In 2000, his wife, Evangelist Lillie R. Tripp was installed as the Senior Pastor of Apostolic Faith Kingdom Life Fellowship Ministries. Elder Tripp worked with her in the ministry. He continued to serve as an Elder. He worked with the men ministry and the AFC food pantry wherein he distributed food every second Sunday in Greensboro, GA to those in need in the Canaan Community until his health failed.

In 1975, he graduated from Greene County High School. He was a standout athlete. He played baseball, basketball, and football. He attended Durham College in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. He received a Scholarship to play baseball and basketball while attending there. He attended that American Theological Seminary and obtained a Bachelor of Theology Degree.

On December 4, 1976, Sidney married the love of his life, Lillie Reid Tripp on December 4, 1976. Their union was blessed with three children: Montilia Maurice Tripp, Monica Tripp, and Sidney Nelson Tripp, III. They were partners in two.

Determined to prosper and succeed, Sidney started working in the local industries until he became the Greene County Recreation Director. Sidney built a recreation program that gained notoriety around Georgia. He introduced Greene County children to football pads, and this developed the children into the caliber of athletes that eventually brought home a Greene County High School State Championship. In 2002, Sidney became the Recreation Director for Hancock County. His passion and love for the children, changed the trajectory of the life of many young boys and girls. He encouraged them to participate in football and they won the football Superbowl in Morgan County. This championship inspired them to play football in middle and high school. Many of these young men attended college and played football. He always bragged about that Superbowl win. Sidney also became a skilled carpenter as an apprentice under the guidance of Bishop Johnny Lewis, Jr. It was this skill that provided him with the confidence to buy and flip homes. He began to renovate rental homes which eventually became personal care homes. Sidney used his business skills and started Lake Oconee Assisted Living homes in 1995. He built a total of 8 homes and a family corporation that has provided care to many disabled and elderly residents for the past 30 years.

Sidney's pursuit of happiness would be filled with blessings along the way. His memories will be cherished by his wife, Pastor Lillie Reid Tripp, his children; Kenneth Demond Tripp, Greensboro, GA, Montilia (Benitra) Tripp, Monica Tripp, Covington, GA, Sidney Nelson Tripp, III., Lithonia, GA. and Megan Lumpkin, Greensboro, GA; sisters, Betty (James) Griggs, Emma (Alvin) Peek, and Diane Tripp Wright of Greensboro, GA; a brother, Markham (Denise) Tripp of Dacula, GA; eight grandchildren: I'moni DYonne Mapp, Nidajzha Tennyson, Jordin Tripp, Zhaden Tripp, Robert Mack, Sanaa Nicole Tripp, Mason Sidney Tripp, Zayvin Sidney Tripp and Logan Tripp; a mother-in-law, Liller V. Reid of Sparta, GA; a sister-in-law, Velma Lee Pearson of White Plains, GA; four brothers-in-law: Rev. Dr. Omer Reid of Lizella, GA; Lester Reid of Sparta, GA; Terrell (Gayle) Reid of Stockbridge, GA; and Leroy (Abbie-Gayle) Reid of Dothan, AL; aunt Alberta Williams of Greensboro, GA; uncles Robert Hewey (Marie) Jackson of Chicago, Il. and Alfred Dewey Jackson of Philadelphia, PA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins. Special nephews who were dear to him are Dontravious Wright and Rich P. Successful.

Services Saturday, July 30, 2022 12:00 Noon, First United Methodist Church, Greensboro, Ga.

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