Michael Rippy

Mr. Rippy was a native of Cleveland County, NC, and a member of Westview Baptist Church of Shelby. Mr. Rippy was the Warehouse Manager for Kenneth G. Lilly Fasteners of Shelby. When not working Mr. Rippy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, playing golf, watching the Atlanta Braves, or the Carolina Panthers, playing rummy and listening to southern rock music. The Beatles and Molly Hatchet were two of his favorite bands. He loved to sit outside while drinking his favorite drink; a diet coke from Jack in the Box.

PRECEEDED IN DEATH BY:

Niece: Kimberly Thrift

SURVIVED BY:

Wife: Tina Stout Rippy Home

Daughter and son-in-law: Jennifer Wayne & Robby Iron Station, NC

Father & Mother: Evans Eugene “Gene” Rippy & Sue George Rippy Shelby, NC

Brother & wife: Mark Rippy & Tracy Shelby,NC

Brother & wife: Mitchell Rippy & Jodi Shelby,NC

Sister & husband: Malinda Ollis & Lanny Shelby, NC

Grandchildren: Drew Wayne, Sara Wayne, & Charlie Wayne

Best friends: Ric Francis, Jason Hamilton & Dick Rochford

Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews

Also his beloved dog: Vinnie

Visitation: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.

Memorial Services: Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 2:00 P.M.

Memorials to: Arthritis Foundation, 4530 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209 or Westview Baptist Church, 500 Melody Lane, Shelby, NC 28152

FUNERAL HOME: Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory

On line condolences: www.clevelandfuneralservice.com