Obituary
James Lewis Stripling (1944–2025)
James Lewis Stripling, 80, of Fort Worth, TX passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, surrounded by family and bluegrass music.
He was born in Fort Worth in November 1944 to William K. Stripling, Jr. and Anna Bland Thompson Stripling and enjoyed surfcasting summers in Nantucket. As a teen, he worked at the family’s eponymous downtown department store, Stripling’s, enjoying ice cream soda breaks at the Pink Rooster. He attended Andover …
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What causes did James care about most?
Math education -- MS(2)
Math education -- MS(2)
Math education -- MS(2)
What were James's favorite songs or musical artists?
Alan Munde, Tony Rice, Flatt and Scruggs, Otis Redding, and the Rolling Stones
Alan Munde, Tony Rice, Flatt and Scruggs, Otis Redding, and the Rolling Stones
Alan Munde, Tony Rice, Flatt and Scruggs, Otis Redding, and the Rolling Stones
What were James's favorite games to play?
Poker, Scrabble, Learned League, Civilization
Poker, Scrabble, Learned League, Civilization
Poker, Scrabble, Learned League, Civilization
What were James's favorite movies?
The Great Escape!
The Great Escape!
The Great Escape!
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Method of disposition
Cremation
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