Mr. Billy Earl Triplett, 88, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at his home in Louisville, MS. Bill was born May 2, 1927, in Lowndes County, Mississippi. He was a retired technician with Bellsouth Telephone, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Rose and Raymond Wallace Triplett; his daughter, Mary Chiles Metts; his son, Joel Triplett; a sister, Louise Wilburn, and a brother, Buddy Triplett. He is survived by two sisters, Nancy Robertson and Mary Ann Parks, both of Louisville; and his grandchildren, Tiffany Triplett Henkel, Traci Triplett Thoms, Chase Chiles, Chad Chiles, Chuck Chiles, B. J. Triplett, Ray Triplett, and Chad Turner. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.