Obituary: Donald Hilburn "Tripp" Jones, III
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A graveside service will be held for Donald Hilburn “Tripp” Jones, III at 12 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will take place starting at 10 a.m. until time of graveside service at Riverwood Family.
Donald Hilburn “Tripp” Jones, III, 18, of Brookhaven, MS, passed away February 27, 2026. He was born in Jackson, MS, on February 7, 2008, to Donald Hilburn Jones, Jr. and Carrie Danielle Johnston.
Tripp wasn’t a man for the spotlight or a big show. He preferred a small circle of close friends, real conversations, and time spent outdoors where he felt most at home. The woods at daylight, a duck blind before sunrise, chasing deer in the fall, or listening for that first turkey gobble in the spring – that was his kind of peace.
He loved deer, turkey, and duck hunting. He respected the land and the quiet that came with it. Some of his best moments were found in those early mornings when the world was still and simple.
He took pride in his truck – if you knew Tripp, you knew that truck. It wasn’t just something he drove; it was part of him. The same went for his four-wheeler, always ready to head down a trail to the river, or across a field; and whenever he went, Remi wasn’t far behind. His dog was his new loyal sidekick, a steady presence that matched Tripp’s own loyalty to the people he loved.
Tripp was a hard-working man with a strong work ethic. He was proud to be beginning his career as a lineman – stepping into a trade that demands grit, discipline, and courage. He embraced the challenge with focus and determination, ready to build a future through honest work and long days. He believed in earning what he had and standing tall in the responsibilities placed before him.
He also loved music, all genres. Whether it was playing in his truck, around friends, while in the shower, or in the background after a long day, music was another place he found connection and meaning.
He recently found great joy attending Big Springs Baptist Church with his family. He especially enjoyed the Sunday singing with the men’s ensemble on stage for special music.
He was deeply loved by his family, especially by his mother, who cared for him with unwavering devotion. She made sure he was always okay, always supported, always reminded how much he was loved. Their bond was one of strength, protection, and unconditional care.
Though Tripp kept his circle small, the mark he left on those who truly knew him runs deep. He will be remembered for his beautiful smile, quiet strength, his determination, his love of the outdoors, his loyalty, and the steady way he lived his life. He will be missed beyond measure.
Preceding him in death are his brother, Joshua Tanner Stewart and grandfather, Rev. Ricky Johnston.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Joe and Carrie Wilson and Don and Leslie Jones; brothers, Conner Wilson and Brayden Wilson; sister, Sara Carver (Blake); and grandparents, Clois and Junko Wilson, Joe & JoNell Fairchild, and Don and Carolyn Jones. He is also survived by an abundance of aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends who will forever cherish his memory.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fallen Linemen Foundation: P.O. Box 634 Cary, NC 27512 or www.fallenlinemenfoundation.com or to Big Springs Baptist Church: 849 Big Springs Dr. NE Brookhaven, MS 39601
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