of Mountain Home, AR
October 29, 1942 - November 11, 2024
Robert Eugene Ripple, age 82, passed away from this world on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born October 29, 1942 in Gassville, Arkansas to the late Lester (Bud) and Edith Ripple. He was a retired C-130 Loadmaster in the United States Air Force. He married Betty Ripple on January 29, 1960 in Mountain Home. He was a member of the Mountain Home Church of Christ.
Mr. Ripple is survived by his three children, Malinda Foret and husband, Dustan of Mountain Home, Ronald Ripple and wife, Anita of Ward, Arkansas and Karen Barry and husband, Kevin of Hampshire/Fannett, Texas; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and brother, Larry Ripple and wife, Chryl of Springfield, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
A visitation will be held between 12-2:00pm on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home with funeral services to follow with Brother Gary Williams officiating and interment with U.S. Air Force honors, will follow at Galatia Cemetery with U.S. Air Force pallbearers and honorary pallbearers, Ronnie Ripple Jr., Dustan Foret, David Foret, Joshua Gallier, Taner Gallier and Jake Benedict. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Children's Home, Inc., in Paragould, Arkansas and Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
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12 Condolence(s)
Sue Younger
Monday, November 18, 2024
I was so sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. He and his parents were always precious to our family when we were young and attending school together. Sending prayers for strength in the coming days to all his family,
Joyce Reeves
Sunday, November 17, 2024
So sorry for your loss. With my love and sympathy to you and your family. Joyce
Ralph Theadore Bemis
Thursday, November 14, 2024
First met Bob at Clark A F B In 1968 .
Great man.
R I P my brother and fly high.
STAN & MAXINE BRIDGMAN
Thursday, November 14, 2024
MALINDA AND DUSTIN,
Sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Thinking of you and the family. Prayers for your comfort at this time of loss.
Stan & Maxine
Charles Brandt
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Sending love and prayers to the family, Bob was a special person to me. I will always be thankful for his friendship, great wisdom and advice . May he rest in peace,
Peace and Love,
Charlie Brandt
Mickey Stroud
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
My condolences to Bob’s family. I always enjoyed our conversations at the barbershop. He will surely be missed.
Gary Angerman
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
RIP Bob.
john miskelley
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Sorry Will miss you old Sgt, Worked with Bob at little Rock AFB He and Betty were building their home here in Mt Home. He was a good man and boss. May your last flight be long and clear,
john miskelley
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Sam McGowan
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We were stationed together at Clark. He was the first person I met when I walked in the squadron. We were in contact but I didn't know he had been put in hospice. My deepest condolences.
Velara Crownover Harris
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
So Sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing.Remember when he started 1st Grade at Bodenhammer School. Have been Friends for Many Years As were Our Families. Sending Love and Prayers To All.Velara.
Mary (Hammack) Setzer
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
So sorry to hear about your dad. He and your mom were friends with my mom and dad, Doyle and Ava Lee Hammack. Prayers for your loss, and for your family.