Stephen Laverne Triplett, 75, of Rockford died on February 13, 2016 in his home. Born on November 1, 1940 in Oxford, IA, son of George and Lela (Kent) Triplett. United in marriage to Darla Carter on February 1, 1968. Survived by his wife, Darla; children, Leon (Kimmy) Triplett, Stevie (Debbie) Triplett, Lena Lane, Dwayne Triplett and Teddy (Renne) Triplett; 47 grandchildren, including his special grandson, Stephen Laverne Triplett III; 13 great-grandchildren, mother-in-law, Katherine Carter, sister-in-law, Cheryle DiFede; preceded in death by his parents, brother, George Triplett; sister, Sue Farris; father-in-law, George Carter, sons, Francis Eugene Triplett; daughter, Glenda Irene Triplett; and son-in-law, Larry Lane. Visitation on Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 1:30-3:30 at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 South Alpine Rd. Rockford – at Colonial Village. Visit www.graceFH.com to share a memory or condolence.