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Willie Ripley Obituary

RIPLEY Willie T. Ripley Jr., 78, of Richmond, passed away February 11, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vergie B. and Willie T. Ripley Sr.; and brother, Calvin H. Ripley. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lois G. Ripley; daughters, Deborah R. DallaVilla (Emil), and Cindy R. Lane; sons, Mark A. Ripley (Theresa), and Stanley T. Ripley (Peggy); sisters, Margaret R. Edwards (Lonnie), and Ellen B. Cobbs (Jimmy); brothers, George L. Ripley (Anne), Marvin E. Ripley (Maxine), and Robert F. Ripley (Louise); sisters-in-law, Barbara Ripley, Mae G. Wright, and Mary G. Dunbar; granddaughters, Jennifer, Kelley, Allyson, Adrienne, and Abbey; and a host of aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Ripley was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a retired employee of Reynolds Metals Co. (Alcoa). He was a lifelong member of the Rockfish River Hunt Club, and the National Rifle Association. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2007, at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Friday, February 16, 2007 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. The family would also like to thank the management and staff of Lucy Corr Village, especially the Clover Hill Wing, and Asera Care Hospice for their care of Mr. Ripley. Condolences may be made at blileys.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2007.

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Bob Eichelbaum

February 20, 2007

Willie and I worked together for many years at the Richmond Foil Plant and there was never a better mentor or friend. He will be missed by many and remembered by all.

Mike & Lydia Drew

February 15, 2007

Debbie,
Our heart goes out to you & your family. Know, that you are in our prayers & thoughts now and always.

Bill Driskill

February 15, 2007

Debbie - We are all very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Stephenson

February 15, 2007

Debbie,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Mike's mother was also a victim of the dreaded Alheimzer's disease and she passed away last March. Mike's Dad just passed away on 1/31/07. We know how you feel. God Bless and I hope to see you soon.

Gaye Scott

February 14, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of Willie's passing and have fond memories of our many conversations over the years when we were neighbors in Surreywood. Willie was a kind man who always had a welcoming smile. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kenneth Scott

February 14, 2007

Sorry for your loss. Willie was a wonderful neighbor and will be missed.-

Cheryl (Blick) Harvard

February 14, 2007

My condolences to the Ripley family. "Ripley" has been a household word in the Blick family since I was a child. "Ripley" was my father's friend for more years than either of them would be willing to admit. They enjoyed many adventures together that were often spent in the neck of the woods called Howardsville.
My prayers are with you all.

The AseraCare Hospice Team

February 14, 2007

We're so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts in these coming months. We wish you the best for the future.

Vincent Blick

February 13, 2007

It saddens me deeply to hear of the loss of a true friend. I will always cherish and reflect upon the memories that I have made with you. You have given me many insights on life in general and being an outdoorsman. I know you will look down on upon me to check and see how I'm doing. I know the next time that I'm in the woods hunting or walking around and hear a piliated redhead woodpecker. I will think and laugh at the facial expression you always made when describing how they tilted there head when looking at the tree. Lastly, I want to thank you for being great friend to my father, for 52 years.

Cheryl Walker

February 13, 2007

I am so sorry for your lose. I will miss seeing you at Lucy Corr Nursing Home. I pray for you. I'm happy that Willie's journey is over.
Cheryl Walker

Larry Stewart

February 13, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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