Roger L. Triplett, son of the late Charles N “Nob” Triplett and Betty Lynn Baker Triplett was born on January 4, 1939 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on September 26, 2018 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri at the age of 79 years.

Mr. Triplett was a Veteran and retiree from the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War.  He was an active member of the Dexter Elks Lodge #2439 in Dexter where he was past State President of the Elks.

On June 10, 1961 he was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Keller.  Mrs. Triplett preceded him in death on April 11, 2015.

Survivors include:  three sons, Mike Triplett of Dexter, Missouri, Chris Triplett of Montgomery, Texas and Kevin Triplett of Algonquin, Illinois; by one brother, Richard Triplett of Saint George, Utah; by two sisters, Vicci Ross of Essex, Missouri and Debbie Bell of Dexter; by eight grandchildren, Derrick Triplett, Andrew Triplett, Victoria Mikeska, Cameron Mikeska, Paige Triplett, Blake Triplett, Myla Triplett and Vera Shirley Triplett,  and by three great-grandchildren, Noah, Taybie and Hunter.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

An Elk’s service will be conducted on Sunday evening at 7:00 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Loonie officiating. 

Interment will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers the family requests all memorials be made to the DEAC, c/o Dexter Elks Lodge, P.O. Box 353, Dexter, MO 63841.