WILLIAM "BILLY" CHESTER RIPPLE, JR., age 63, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away January 25, 2012, at Legacy House of Ocala, Florida.
He was born August 16, 1948 at Munroe Memorial Hospital to William C. Ripple, Sr. (deceased) and Lois Parker Ripple.
He was a retired Citrus County Building Inspector; Honorably Discharged Vietnam Veteran from the United States Navy; and a member of the Dunnellon Moose Lodge #2308. His hobbies included darts, dancing, acting, art, swimming, music, and he loved to cook. He is the father of Violet Michelle Ripple, Samantha Ripple; grandfather of Trinity Jean Tatlock; the brother of Lydia Mills, Diane Ripple, George Ripple, and Robert "Bobby" Ripple; as well as multiple nieces and nephews; and multiple great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at The Moose Lodge in Dunnellon, Florida, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 3:00 pm with a commital service at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida on 11:00 Friday, February 3, 2012.
The family suggests donations be made to Hospice of Marion County-Legacy House.
Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home Dunnellon, Florida.