Stephen "Steve" Dane Triplett

Stephen Dane ‘Steve’ Triplett, age 82, of Silverstone Road, Zionville, passed away
Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born September 9, 1943 in Watauga County, he was a
son of Clemon and Pearl Triplett. Steve was a member of Westside Baptist Church. He
retired from the residential construction business. As a youngster, Steve enjoyed
pitching horseshoes and loved playing baseball, playing on the team the ‘Indians’ of the
Tweetsie Baseball League. He loved to be outdoors fishing and hunting. Steve also
enjoyed buying and selling antiques, but his greatest joy was helping anyone in need,
always being available to lend a helping hand. His greatest accomplishment in life was
being a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Steve is survived by his wife, Ardna Graybeal Triplett; sister-in-law, Lois Triplett, brother-
in-law, Albert McLean, special nephew, Jerry Smith of Raleigh; numerous nieces &
nephews; and his constant companion, his dog, Maxwell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Michael
Triplett; grandson, Michael Dane Triplett; and his brothers and sisters, Gene, George,
Tom and Terry Triplett, Luther Smith, Doris Yates, Shirley Watson, Jane McLean and
Callie Coffey.
Funeral services for Steve Triplett will be conducted Sunday afternoon, March 1, 2026
at 2 o’clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. Sam Lawson and
Pastor David Ward. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1 until 2
o’clock, prior to services. Burial will follow in the Rhymer Cemetery.
The family respectfully requests no food or flowers and suggests memorials be made to
Westside Baptist Church, PO Box 142, Sugar Grove, NC 28679.
Online condolences may be shared at the website
www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Triplett family.

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