Alan John Tripp, American Legion member
Alan John Tripp, 58, of Dagsboro departed his earthly home after a long battle with cancer Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.
He was born Dec. 10, 1961, the youngest son of five children to the late Harvey Tripp II and survived by his mother, Ethel Frances Tripp of Dagsboro.
Alan is also survived by his sisters, Kathleen Decker of Dagsboro and Arlene Bush of Virginia; brothers, Dennis Tripp (Denise) of Dagsboro and Harvey Tripp III (Cathy) of Dagsboro; nieces, Karen Hudson, Crystal Tripp, Faith Smock, Courtney Tripp, Lindsey Tripp and Lisa Bush; nephews, Bobby Stubbs Jr., Dennis Daniels Jr., Dennis Tripp II and Kyle Tripp. He also leaves behind numerous great-nieces, -nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends and his K9 best friend Baby Girl.
Services will be held Friday, Aug. 28, at 3 p.m., in the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, where friends may call after 2 p.m.
Social distancing protocol will be observed and masks are mandatory for all attending services.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alan’s name may be made to American Legion Post 24 Riders, P.O. Box 248, Dagsboro, DE 19939.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
