Billie Charles Tripod

Billie Charles Tripod, 71, Memphis, Tennessee died Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Germantown Methodist in Germantown, Tennessee. He was born September 30, 1939 in Paragould the son of the late Clifford and Vivian Verla Underwood Tripod. He was an X-ray technician and attended Central Church in Collierville, Tennessee. Billie was an All State Football player in 1957 and a 1958 graduate of Paragould High School. Survivors include daughters: Jessica Tripod of Orlando, Florida, Jennifer (Robert II) Thomas of Clermont, Florida,; grandson: Robert Michael Thomas, III.; and three brothers: Jimmy Tripod of Harrisonville, Missouri, Jerry Tripod and Forrest Tripod, both of Paragould, Arkansas. There will be a graveside service, 1:30 PM Thursday, at Linwood Cemetery. To sign online guestbook, go to www.heathfuneralhome.com.