Carl was born January 1, 1936, in Tipton to Ted Reed and Lillie Mae (Patton) Tripp and passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home in Weatherford having reached the age of 85 years, 1 month and 27 days.

Carl was raised in Bakersfield, California until the age of 13 and then moved to Gillette, Wyoming until 1953. He graduated from Craig County High School in 1954. Carl attended Colorado University for 3 years. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for 3 years. On March 27, 1966, Carl married Hazel Donlin in Clear Lake, California and made their home in Pacific Grove, California where he worked for Sprinkles Sugar Company for 28 years. They moved to Weatherford in 2001. Carl enjoyed reading, collecting things with his wife, and woodworking. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital.

Carl is survived by his son, Raymond Tripp and wife, Allegra of Everett, Washington and his brother, Wayne Tripp and wife, Julie of Escondido, California. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sister, Pat.