Charles Triplett

Charles H. Triplett was born August 4, 1947, in Louisville, Mississippi. His family, father H. V. Triplett, mother Kate Triplett, brother Steve, and sister Pamela. When he was 5, he moved with his family to Pascagoula, Mississippi, where he attended First Pentecostal Church in Pascagoula until he went to college.

While attending Pentecostal Bible Institute in Tupelo, Charles met Connie Piper. On September .16, 1967, Miss Piper became Mrs. C. H. Triplett. During his college days, Charles served as President of the Evangelism Club as well as a student instructor.

After graduating from Pentecostal Bible Institute in May 1968, the Tripletts went to Natchez to assist W. E. Fuller. Ten months later, they were appointed as the youngest Christmas for Christ missionaries to be sent from Home Missions in the history of the United Pentecostal Church. They moved to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and established a new church that thrives yet today. While in North Carolina, the Triplett family doubled in size with the addition of twin sons, Nathan Harold and Dathan Joel, born on October 23, 1969.

They established a church in Rocky Mount, NC, in April 1969. Soon after arriving in Rocky Mount, the church doubled in size when they welcomed twins Nathan and Dathan. The Triplett family pastored there until September 1971.

In September 1971, Rev. Triplett became an associate pastor in Natchez, MS. After the pastor, Rev. Fuller, retired, he became the pastor in 1972. In September 1972, the Triplett family welcomed their youngest son, Andy. The Natchez church saw tremendous growth under Rev. Triplett’s leadership and established a legacy that is still held in great regard to this day.

Brother Triplett's dream was to construct a monument to the Glory of God in Natchez. Through his excellent spiritual leadership and the undying commitment of his church family, this dream was in a great measure fulfilled. The temporary sanctuary was ready for occupancy in September 1980. The December 1981, the beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium was then built and was dedicated by our General Superintendent, N. A. Urshan, in January 1982. This beautiful edifice has become a landmark in Natchez.

Brother Triplett served in several capacities of the Mississippi District of the United Pentecostal Church. These included Pentecostal Conquerors President, Harvesttime Radio Director, and Chairman of the Revival and Evangelism Council. At the time of his death, he was serving as Mississippi District Secretary-Treasurer.

Brother Triplett continued to pastor the church in Natchez until his death on March 1, 1986, when God called him to his eternal home. His life spanned a short 38 ½ years, but his accomplishments were many.