W.E. "Bill" Fripp Jr.

Mr. Fripp, age 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 26th at The

Haven in Pineville, N.C.

Born April 4th, 1923 in Sumter S.C., Mr. Fripp served as a fighter pilot

for the United States Marine Corps in WWII in the Pacific

Theater and also flew during the Korean Conflict. He was a founding

partner of Grier-Fripp & Associates Architects and retired in 2009

from Moseley Architects. He was a member of the AIA

and a graduate of the Citadel and Clemson University

with degrees in engineering and architecture. He was a charter member

of Pine Lake Country Club. Mr. Fripp attended Sharon

United Methodist Church in Charlotte.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8pm Friday, October

28th

at McEwen-Pineville. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM at

McEwen- Pineville Chapel on Saturday, October 29th with

Reverend Lory Beth Huffman officiating.

A military burial will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. Mr. Fripp is survived

by his daughter, Tracy Pratt (Michael), his son Billy

Fripp (Valerie) both of Charlotte and his sister, Becky Weidman of Myrtle

Beach, S.C.; 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Fripp was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Sheffield

Fripp and two sisters,Eugenia Starr and Frances Ducker.

The family wishes to thank the staff of The Haven for the compassionate

care provided in the last months of his life. A special thanks to Carolyn,

Allison, and Susan from Hospice for your unending support.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association,

3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215

or to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 E. 7th St. Charlotte,

NC 28208.