Preceded in death by parents Charlie M. and Tellie S. Stripling. Brothers Lee E. Stripling (Lucille), Rev. Robert C. Stripling (Margie), Rev. Clarence Stripling (Betty). Sisters Vaudeen Wheeler (Dave), Rubye Ball (Joe).
Survived by daughter Pamela DeGaris, granddaughter Tina Foust (Bradley),great grandson Isaac G. Foust. Sisters: Elsie Mordecai (Floyd), Sara J. Duke (John A.), Clara Jean Gaston (Harry) and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 2:00 pm May 5 2015 at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 - 2pm at Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home.