Roger Okey Ripley

Roger Okey Ripley, 61, of Casselberry, Fl, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 5, 2016. He was born to the late Okey Roger and Martha Elizabeth Ripley in Marion, OH on July 25, 1954. Roger was a carefree and simple man. He enjoyed car racing, car shows and wrestling. Roger worked for 9 years at Universal Orlando Resort with Park Services. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. Roger is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Patricia Louise Ripley; daughter Neisha Dawn (Danny) Wright; sister, Marcy (Ben) Gilder; grandchildren, Austin Wright, Kelsey Wright, and Cordarrel (Brianna) Wright; nephews, Kevin (Maggie) Gilder, Justin (Harmony) Gilder; niece, Ashley (Aubrey) Meeks; aunt, Lucile Webb; and many other relatives, friends and co-workers. A Celebration of Roger's life will be held on Friday, May 13 at Baldwin Fairchild East Altamonte. Visitation will be held from 12-2pm. Service will follow at 2pm. Interment will follow at All Faiths Memorial Park, Casselberry, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions may be made to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation.