Jack Ira Tripp, 99, of De Soto, passed away at 7:20 A.M., Friday, April 26, 2024 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.
Jack had worked in coal mining, farming and carpentry.  He also worked in the defense industry for McDonald Douglas.  Jack was of the United Methodist faith.  He was a United States Army veteran of World War II.  He attained the rank of PFC and served from December 15, 1945 in Naples, Italy until March 12, 1947 in Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN.  Jack received the American Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal.  He was a member of American Legion and V.F.W.  Jack had also been a Mason.
He was born August 11, 1924 in De Soto, IL, the son of Ira George and Eva (Akin) Tripp.
He married Dolores Brown in 1946 in Illinois and she preceded him in death on December 23, 1986.
He is survived by one daughter - Kim Vunesky and husband Bruce of Lebanon, IL, one brother - George Tripp and wife Mabel of South Carolina, one sister - Mary Jane Stewart and husband Joe of Elkville, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, seven brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Kim Hagedorn officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Lipe Cemetery in Makanda, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Friends may make memorials to Southern Illinois Honor Flight and will be accepted at the funeral home.