Jonathan Newton Triplett (56) of Greenville passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2024. Jon was a proud graduate of Thornwell High School in Clinton, SC. In 1989 he graduated from The University of South Carolina with a BS in Business Administration. Jon was a prominent figure in the upstate dental industry, having devoted 31 years to his sales career with Thompson/Patterson Dental. His work often led to consulting, and later evolved into life-lasting friendships both personal and professional.
Jon had an absolute zest for life and spent his time making memories with his children, family and friends. His love for the outdoors found him most weekends in the mountains fly fishing and boating. Jon welcomed a challenge, and turned any game into a fierce competition whether it was a board game, shuffleboard or corn hole. He sometimes made his own games and rules, therefore he was victorious and remains undefeated. You could always count on Jon, guitar in hand, to provide live entertainment (at no cost) to anyone around. Jon loved everyone he met, and his presence will forever be missed.
Jon’s greatest joy in life was being a Father (Papa Bear) to Jordan Elizabeth and Anna Grace, whom he loved and adored. He is also survived by his life partner and soul mate Jessica Rinehart, and his faithful companion “Max”.
Jon leaves brothers Mark Triplett (Stephanie), David Triplett, Sr (Joanna), Adam Murphy (Jill), and sister Kara Murphy. His mother Elizabeth Triplett, nephews Ethan Triplett, Will Triplett, Tyler Triplett, Tanner Triplett, Jack Murphy and niece Shannon Murphy.
Jon was predeceased by his loving parents Michael and Susan Murphy.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Mackey Funerals and Cremations Woodlawn, 1 Pine Knoll Dr. Greenville, SC 29609. The family will receive friends after the service until 4:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Jon’s memory to Thornwell (Christian children’s ministry) which was close to his heart and one of which he supported annually (thornwell.org), Lucky Pup Rescue SC (luckypuprescuesc.com) or Trout Unlimited (tu.org).
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