Otto Julian Tribble's Obituary
Dr. Otto Julian Tribble, Jr., 94, a veteran of WWII, passed away at Methodist Hospice Residence on December 23, 2015 with his cousin, Marjorie Reed by his side.Dr. Tribble was born in Memphis, TN on September 4, 1921. He was a resident of The Village at Germantown and a longtime member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Dr. Tribble was preceded in death by his wife Marie.He graduated from Central High School, Memphis State University, and Southern College of Optometry. Dr. Tribble practiced optometry in Memphis for many years and was a member of the American Optometric Association. He was instrumental in working with the TN Legislature to expand and improve the field of Optometry. Dr. Tribble obtained his pilot’s license at the age of 60 which was a fulfillment of a lifetime dream.The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the service time at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Memorial Park Funeral Home.The family requests that memorial donations be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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