

James attended Holy Spirit Catholic School and graduated in 1983 from Warren Central High School. He worked at Indiana Supply from 1988 until 2015. James loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed listening to Ritchie Blackmore, racing, the Vikings, the Pacers, and Hoosiers basketball.
James leaves behind his loving wife, Hallie Cripe. Children, Ariana M. Cripe and Ritchard E. Cripe (Maddison McGee). His mother, Barbara (Jennings) Cripe. Siblings, David C. Cripe “Davis” and Kristen M. Cripe “Svester”. Niece, Sarah E. Cripe. Nephews, Matthew Cripe, Scott Walker, Jack Walker and Nathan Walker. Mother-in-law, Vicki Walker. Brother-in-law, James Walker (Sandra Singer). And great niece, Maliyah Warren.
James was preceded in death by his father, Gary Robert Cripe and his grandparents.
A visitation for James will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Feeney Hornak Shadeland Mortuary, 1307 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219. A memorial service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM also at the mortuary.
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