Louis L. ""Tripp"" Watson, III, 41 was born in Peoria, IL in 1971. He is the son of Amy S. St. John of Peoria and Dr. Louis L. Watson of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Peoria. Also surviving is sister, Susan (Michael) Mitchell; niece, Katie and nephew, Charlie Mitchell; uncle, John (Karen) Seehausen and cousin, Eric Seehousen.

Tripp graduated from Toulon High School, Class of '90. He attended Indiana University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He is an alumni of Southern illinois University and attended Illinois Institute of Art, receiving a degree in Website Management. He was last employed at Central Camera in Chicago. Tripp had a passion for photography and was known for his unique and interesting photos of Chicago.

Memorial Gathering is Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of Service, 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago.