William Robert Tripp "W.R."

September 3, 1987 - October 24, 2019

William Robert “W.R.” Tripp, 32 of New Castle, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019. W.R. was born September 3, 1987 in Blacksburg, VA. He was a beloved son, brother, and grandson, a loving father, and a tremendous friend. He enjoyed farming, working with cattle, and playing cards. He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Earl & Ruth Huffman, Ned & Pauline Dowdy, Oris & Pearl Johnson; grandfather, Norris L. Tripp; special great-uncles and aunt, H.T. & Jane Hurd and R. Hale Dowdy. He is survived by parents, Robert L. & Shari H. Tripp; daughter, Kenadee Tripp and her mother Heather Stover; sister & brother-in-law, Justin & Ashlei Barham; grandparents, W.O. “Chuck” & Peggy Huffman; grandmother, Violet Tripp; nephews, Oscar & Gunner Barham; special cousins, Joseph & Matthew Dowdy; special friends, Ricky Williams & Myra Williams. Funeral Services will be held 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Altizer officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7:00 PM Tuesday, October 29, 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Craig Co. Emergency Services P.O. Box 308 New Castle, VA 24127 or the Simmonsville Volunteer Fire Dept. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com You Never Said Goodbye Oct. 24, 2019 You never said I’m Leaving You never said goodbye You were gone before I knew It And only God knew why A million times I needed you A million times I cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still In my heart you had a place That no one could ever fill