Obituary: David E. Tribble, Sr.

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David E. Tribble, Sr.

United States Army Veteran

Gained his wings on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at age of 85 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. He was born February 16, 1941 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Elaine (nee Coleman) and John Earl Tribble.

David was raised in Chicago and was a proud graduate of Harrison High School. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). A proud veteran of the United States Army, David carried his dedication and sense of service throughout his life. He worked for many different companies providing security services over the years as well as a pace bus driver, a school bus driver, and in information technology.

His Catholic faith was an important part of who he was, and he was a devoted member of St. Gelasius Parish in Chicago. Above all, David cherished his family.He was a loving husband, beloved father, and devoted grandfather and great grandfather who took great pride in the lives of those he loved.

David is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Cynthia M. Tribble; his beloved children, Katrina Marshall, David E. Tribble, Jr., Dawn (husband, Ronald) Tribble Wilson, Darcine Tribble, and Christopher Hurst; adoring grandchildren, Dachae Nutall, Mereille Marshall, Corrie Marshall, Wesley Marshall, Mikiya Marshall, Kaden Marshall, Angela Clark and Aaliyah Clark, Olivia Clark, Miranda Clark and Savannah Tribble, Danielle Gray, Dominique Tribble, and Dimitri Tribble: dear great-grandchildren, Taleilah Marshall, Noah Navaro, and Serenity Clark, Chasady Pettye, Micah Williamson, and Damali Mosi; and brother, Wallace Goode; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine (husband, Wallace, Sr.) Goode; his father, John Earl Tribble; grandson, Corey Lee Marshall, Jr.; great-granddaughter, Neveah Marshall; brother, Edward Tribble; and sister, Willetta Goode.

Visitation for David E. Tribble, Sr., will be held Monday, October 19th, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road, Joliet, Illinois. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, IL.

For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

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