Bennie Earl Rippy, 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  He was born December 19, 1954, to Willis and Rose Rippy.  Bennie was retired from the Army Corp of Engineers.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting knives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Dianna and Edward Coffell; and brother, Johnnie Rippy.

Survivors include his sister, Susan Tracer; sister-in-law, Eithel Rippy; five nephews; and two nieces.

No services are planned at this time.