Michael Tribble

June 24, 2025

CHARLOTTE – Michael Tribble, 84, died peacefully at his home on June 24, 2025. A Charlotte native, Mike was born October 7, 1940, the son of Hal Tribble and Eleanor Hodges Tribble. He was a member of the second graduating class of Myers Park High School.  He entered NC State University College of Design in 1959 but his education was quickly interrupted by a tour of duty in the US Army Security Service from 1960 until 1963.  He returned to NC State and graduated with a BA in Architecture in 1967. 

Mike enjoyed a distinguished career with multiple architecture firms in Charlotte and California.  His career led to the formation of Clark, Tribble Harris and Li. He ultimately served as Chairman and following his retirement in 2017 as Chairman Emeritus of the firm, LS3P with the home office in Charleston, SC.

Mike is survived by his wife, Sayre Lineberger Tribble; his children, Stacy Rhodes and her husband, David of Charlotte, Conley Lenkiewicz and her husband, Jason of Denver, NC, Michael Hovis and his fiancée, Kristin Walker of Asheville, NC and daughter, Sayre Meyer of Asheville; grandchildren, Peyton Lenkiewicz, Emma Hovis and Cole Hovis; a brother, Hal Tribble and his wife, Amy, sisters, Nina Tribble, Vicki Moore and her husband, Richard, and  Lisi Tribble and her husband, David; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at Quail Hollow Club. The service will be livestreamed at https://myersparkpres.org/live/ 

Memorials may be made to the Michael Tribble Endowed Scholarship at NC State University by giving online at NC State Online Giving (https://giving.ncsu.edu/how-to-give/give-today/), or by mailing a donation to: NC State University Gift Planning, Campus Box 7501, Raleigh, NC 27695-7501.

Memorials may also be made to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Checks should be made payable to UNC Health Foundation and mailed to: 123 West Franklin Street, Suite 510, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Please note “UNC Lineberger in memory of Mike Tribble” on the memo line.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Frances Huber

    Mike was one of my all time favorite people. I loved him.

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  • Jerry Li

    Mike will be missed by all of us who loved him. I have fond memories of our families sharing a duplex on Cherokee Road and a few minutes later seeing him at the office next to Discovery Place. He was a special spirit that enhanced many lives.

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  • Bob Karney

    Mike was my dear friend. I will miss our monthly lunches and his council. He was always there for me whenever I needed his friendship. Miss you buddy, Bob

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  • Bill & Ginny Craig

    Sayre, Michael was an amazing man. We were blessed to have known him and shared so many wonderful memories. He will be missed by so many, us especially. Love and peace to you and the family, Ginny & Bill

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  • Lee McLaren, FASLA

    I was honored to work with Mike at CGHL in the early '70s. He was a "class act", and talented professional. My condolences to his family.

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  • Priscillia Okoro, South Minster Clinic Nurse.

    South Minster has lost a very quiet and humble man. May your soul rest in peace and may God give the family you left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.

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