Bill moved to Jupiter, FL in 1980 and resided there until his death. Bill married Benita Jones Rippeon on September 18, 1982 and together they shared 38 years of marriage. He enjoyed bowling, baseball, football, especially the Washington Redskins and was a member of the Eagles Aries 4267 Jupiter/Tequesta.
In addition to his parents, he predeceased by a Daughter, Cathy Rippeon; a son, Richard Rippeon; seven sisters, Catherine Rippeon, Dorothy Biddenger, Ruby Blentlinger, Nancy Garst, Margaret Myers, Betty Gruber and Alice Etzler and three brothers, Rayue, Joseph and Woodrow Rippeon.
He is survived by his loving wife, Benita Rippeon; two daughters, Amber Rippeon and Kimberly Brothers; two sons, Roger Rippeon and his wife Kathy and William Rippeon, Jr. and wife Ruth; two sisters, Jean Baker and her husband Ernie and Agnes Fogle; three sister-in-laws, Shelah Crowley and her husband John, Tracy Eichel and her husband Bud and Doris Rippeon; two brother-in-laws, Allen Bozeman and Michael Heisler; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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