Delain Triplett

Delain Triplett, age 62 of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, after a brief illness. Delain was born on December 13, 1962, to Lester Triplett and the late Vivian Smith.

Delain was a loving, kind, and gentle man. A man of few words. A man with an infectious, beautiful smile and a big heart. When called upon, he was always willing to assist anyone he could. Those who knew him couldn't help but love him. Delain was passionate about his family, his clothes, and clean cars. He was a master automobile detailer and the owner-operator of

Detailing by Delain. Oftentimes, you could catch him wiping down his 2 Cadillacs, no matter the weather or where he parked. He was currently and, for many years, a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church of Cleveland, OH, under the direct pastoral leadership of Johnny F. Twymon. Delain loved the Lord, his pastor, singing in the Male Chorus, and was a vivid reader of the bible.

Delain is survived by his Father, Lester Triplett; loving and devoted wife, Alisea; stepson, Thomas C. Ferguson Ill, all of Columbus, OH; daughter Fantasia

Triplett of Cleveland, OH; siblings; sister Donna Beatty, Tampa, FL; brothers

Donald Beatty(DeeDee) and Brian Smith of Cleveland, OH, special niece

Keisha Henry, Columbus, OH, dedicated mother-n-law and father-in-law Elnora Smith, Al Grant, of Columbus, OH, 7 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Vivian A. Smith, stepfather, Thomas J. Smith, and sister Deanna L. Triplett.

Delain wanted to be remembered as he was. Therefore, it was his final wish not to have any services.