On February 7, 2018, Ronald Kirk Tripp passed away from an apparent heart attack. Although his earthly departure was sudden, we have the assurance that his promotion to heaven was in God’s perfect timing.
Kirk was born on August 21, 1962 in Springfield, MO. He was a 1980 graduate of Willard High School and began working for the General Council of the Assemblies of God soon after graduation. After 16 years with the Assemblies of God, Kirk was employed by Cox Medical Center South where he worked for the past 21 years. He was a faithful employee who was known for always showing up to work early.
As an avid sports fan, Kirk enjoyed playing softball and golf, watching Cardinal baseball, and attending local basketball games. This past season he especially loved watching his niece Abby play for her high school team. Kirk demonstrated a talent in crossword puzzles and amazed his family with his broad knowledge of subjects.
For the past several months, Kirk was a faithful attendee of Crossway Baptist Church and had a renewed passion for reading the Bible.
Preceding Kirk in death were his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. He is survived by his parents Gurvis, Jr. and Nancy Tripp; his brother Gregg and wife Brenda; his sister Angie Benson and husband DeWayne; and sister Kim Bradford and husband Jeff. He is also survived by his grandmother Lula Graves; nieces Brandi and Abby; uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 11, at 2:00 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home East in Springfield, with visitation taking place one hour before the service.