Kenneth Arthur Ripley

MSgt Kenneth Arthur Ripley, 65, a resident of Luverne, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, June 1, 2020.

MSgt Ripley proudly served his country with the United States Air Force for 20 years, serving part of his time in foreign countries like Greece and Australia. After his retirement, he continued his life of service as a civil servant with the USAF. In his free time, he also loved most any outdoor activity from hunting and fishing to gardening around his home. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who meant the world to all those he held so dearly. His presence in their lives will be sorely missed.

MSgt Ripley was preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Harriett Gillis Ripley, and two brothers, Bob Ripley and Mick Ripley. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Lakeyisha Folkerts Ripley; three children, Honesty Ripley, Ken (Erin) Ripley Jr, and Stacie (Ted) Prahl; four grandchildren, Christian, Adalynn, Katelynn, and Justin; and two brothers, Jack (Janeen) Ripley and Curtis (Kim) Ripley.

The family will hold a memorial service for MSgt Ripley at a later time in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.