Butch Triplett, age 80, of Boone passed away Friday June 10, 2022 at his home.

He was born April 16, 1942, in Columbia, South Carolina the son of the late Billy Brown Triplett, Sr. and Bernice Crafton Triplett. He was the founder and former owner of Woodlands Barbecue in Blowing Rock and was a veteran having served in the US Army.

He is survived by his wife, Gina Sparks Triplett of Boone; one sister, Jane Simmons and husband Charlie of Clarksville, Virginia; one brother-in-law, David Sparks and wife Sandra of Concord and one sister-in-law, Lisa Sparks of Blowing Rock. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews,  great nieces and nephews and many friends.

A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, June 12, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Faithbridge United Methodist Church. Reverend Ben Carson and Reverend Rhonda Gailes will officiate.

The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Blowing Rock Community Foundation, P.O. Box 525, Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the Triplett family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.