Edward Ripley Obituary

To the family of Ed Ripley,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for your loss. I began working with Ed 4 years ago and I am honored that I was able to work with him. I miss speaking with him as he always made me laugh with his sense of humor. He always had a way of finding the good in a bad situation and was always upbeat and positive. God be with all of you and comfort you.

Hi, Ebby I am deeply sorry to hear of Ed's passing. My profound and sincere sympathy to you and the whole family. I love you and my heart goes out to all of you. with love always, Pam

I only knew you here for a short while Ed, but it was all quality time. You are just as you said, a gentleman. A very funny gentleman.
I will see you again, one day, I am sure.
May God hold all of your family and friends in His loving arms and give them peace and joy.

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Ripley family. Hank and Shannon, we have never met but have known your dad's family for over 50 years. Wayne, Debby, my wife Patsy and I all graduated from high school together. Ed, Junior and Wayne were all 3 of the finest young men you could ever meet. Reading about his life he never lost his comical personality and maintained being a sincerely nice person. Evelyn, our thoughts are with you in the loss of a son. My mother experienced that loss and I lost a brother and we know how difficult it is. I am sincerely sorry that I could not be at the service due to circumstances I could not control. Wayne has always been there for me and I will always regret I could not be there Monday but you all were in my thoughts and prayers.

Miss Evelyn, Wayne, & Jr.,
I was shock to see on Facebook about Ed's death. Miss Evelyn, I can't imagine your pain. I can think of nothing worse than to loose a child regardless of age. Growing up in Mathews Ed always had a smile for everyone and a friend to all he met a trait that he kept throughout his life from what I read in these postings. Please know you all have my deepest sympathy and are in my thoughts and prayers.

It came to me as such a surprise to hear of Ed's passing. I have not seen him or talked to him in many years but we were in the same household for a few years. You all are in our thoughts and prayers and hope God will give you comfort at this difficult time. He was a very nice person with a great sense of humor.

Evelyn, George and Wayne: I just learned of Ed's passing. I am deeply sadden. I haven't seen Ed in many years but often thought about Ed and cherish knowing him as a classmate, friend and team memeber of differnet athletic teams. He was a special young man and sounds like he grew up to be an exceptional man. My prayers are with you all, his wife and children.
John Hutson

Wayne and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Cherish your wonderful memories!
Don Sandridge

I was so saddened to hear of Ed's passing. I have fond memories of our high school days together and our drama class. The laughs he brought to our club and our play will always be remembered. Sincere sympathies to his family and loved ones. Edith Gibson Fournier

I am so sorry to hear about Ed... I have not seen him in many years..I grew up with him as I was a child, for a while and I always remember his smile...My prayers and thoughts are with you...
Patsy Haywood Brooks
Mathews, VA

Hank & Shannon: Your dad and I graduated from Mathews High School together in 1968. Although we were in touch only a few times over the years through classmates and reunions, I will always treasure his friendship. His quiet manner and quick humor are what I will remember the most. Cherish the good times and all the memories.

I am really going to miss Ed. He was always smiling even when things were not going well. He always had kind and encouraging words for me. I will never forget Ed, and I will keep his family and friends in my prayers.

Our deepest sympathy to you all. Ed was a good friend. May God continue to bless you.

Shannon and Hank,

I met your father 20 years ago when he worked at Ashley Printing. We became friendly quickly because he was so nice to me. Soon after, my husband got to know him, as well. We have been business acquaintances and friends ever since. I always knew who it was when your father called, despite the fact that he never identified himself. His opening line was always funny, which, in and of itself, is rare. As his friends said at the service yesterday, he was self deprecating and comical. But, he was also kind, civic minded and spoke of you with love in his voice. We have been out of town for the past two weeks and did not know he was ill. I am very sorry we did not get to visit with him in the hospital. His memory will always warm our hearts. Please know our prayers are with you.

Kris and Robert Holder

Shannon & Hank: Ed was my friend for 5 years. I will miss him.

To the family & friends of Ed Ripley: Ed was our companies' printing representative for over 20 years. He was conscientious in his work and always went that 'extra mile'. In all of those years, he never failed to make my co-workers or myself smile, no matter how our day had been going. That is a rare gift. He will be truly missed. Connie C. Kern

I am so sorry to here about Mr. Ripley's passing. He was a frequent customer of Office depot. He and I worked together each year on his printing projects. My heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace and fly home Mr. Ripley

It's been years since i've seen Ed but he was always the nicest person in the church volleball league...your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

May memories bring you comfort. With deepest sympathy,
Tacy Elbon-Seymour and the doodad team

To The Family of Ed Ripley,
My thoughts and prayer are with you in your time of sorrow. I will miss talking with him on the phone and his many jokes. May God bless and keep you.

I am very sorry for your loss. I have worked with Ed for the past 3 years and he was such a great person with a caring heart,sense of humor and always made me laugh.Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. doodad Southeast

We are sorry for your loss, Ed was a wonderful man, dedicated to his God, family and church.. he will be sadly missed. The Hiott's

I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was always a great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shannon, Hank & Megan
I just wanted to let you know that you are definitely in our prayers.

Love Christal and The "MBS" crew

The entire Papa John's family extends our deepest sympathy

I'm going to miss you, Ed. Always upbeat and fun even when business was tough. Always had great advice as well. Thanks for that.

See guest book photo, Hank and Shannon please call us if you need anything, you are in our prayers. Bruce and Pat Bennett

I am very sorry for your loss, Hank and Shannon. Your Dad was a great person and always made me smile. I will miss him dearly.

Hank and Shannon:
I was so sorry to hear of your dear father's death. Ed has always been one of my favorite people at John Wesley. He was so kind and friendly to all ages, and he will be missed so much. I cannot be at his service because I will be out of town, but I will be thinking of all of you with love and deep sympathy.
Polly Clark

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I do not know any of Ed's family but was shocked to hear he had passed. I just ran into him several weeks ago.. Ed was such a great person..

Evelyn
We are so sorry to hear about your son, you are in our prayers. We love you and miss you. God had a plan for his life and he was a good Methodist....
Love you
Doc Paul and Martha Phillips

Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

John, Elizabeth, and Caroline Oliver

Ed was always so kind to my son, Houston Jones, and me during our years at John Wesley. I am sorry to hear of his passing and will pray for peace for your family during this time.

I grieve with you, Hank and Shannon, the death of your father's body. He was one of my favorite people, and was an inspiration in the way he overcame so many obstacles through the grace of God. He was an inspiration to me, and to many, and I thank God for his life.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.