He is survived by his significant other, Bobbye Miller of the home; one daughter, Amanda Sudduth of Irvine, CA; one son, Daryl Ripley of Sallisaw, OK; as well as six grandchildren.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, November 8, 2013 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
Mr. Ripley will be cremated under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren.