James Paul Rippy

RIPPY, James "Jim" Paul, of Atlanta, GA, passed away in his sleep on August 28, 2016. Jim leaves behind his bride of 51 years, Gloria Jean Clark Rippy, his eldest son, Paul James Rippy, his youngest son, Thomas Brent Rippy, daughter-in-law Shannon O'Connor Rippy, two grand-children, Zachary Mitchell Rippy, Kelly Marie Rippy, and one Great-Grand-Child, Miles Colin Gordon. Jim also leaves behind two brothers, "Danny" Rippy and his wife Linda Rippy, along with "Tommy" Rippy and his wife Jane Rippy. He had numerous nephews, David Rippy, Chris Rippy, Stephen Rippy, Greg Rippy, and one niece, Heather Rippy Gerald. Jim was preceded by his mother, Olive Rippy, and father, Paul "Pop" James Rippy. Jim was known for his love of Georgia Tech football, his strong business sense in the insurance world, his love for his wife and family, and his devotion to our Heavenly Father. While his passing was unexpected, Jim lived a full life. As a high school graduate of Druid Hills High School, he attended Oglethorpe University, and then transferred to John Marshall Law School to complete his Law Degree for the purpose of insurance. During his career, he worked successfully at multiple levels with companies such as Continental Insurance, Gulf Insurance, Jefferson Pilot, Thomas Howell Group, and Amtrust. He was a mentor to many successful insurance professionals while achieving numerous awards and recognitions for his contribution to the industry. Jim volunteered at his church along with different feeding ministries. Donations in lieu of flowers to be given to North Fulton Community Charities www.nfcchelp.org or Craddock Center in Cherry Log, GA www.craddockcenter.org. Services will be held at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd. Roswell Ga. 30076. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 800 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 2:00 pm with a reception to follow.