James Clayton "Bud" Rippie passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 at MS Care Center at the age of 77. He was born July 7, 1933, He was a U.S. Army Veteran and He was of the Baptist faith
He is survived by a Son: Ronnie Rippie & wife Lena – Rienzi, MS
Daughters: Linda Berry – Rienzi, MS; Barbara Taylor – Corinth, MS; Loretta Kellum & husband Mark – Booneville, MS
9 Grandchildren: Lee Voyles III & wife Linda, Tammy Eaton, Shane Holland & wife Ashley, Shawn Smith & wife Terri, Justin Taylor, Jeremy Smith & wife Nicole, Pamela Rippie, Jon Kellum & wife C.J.; Mark Kellum III
Great Grandchildren (13):
Sister: Bernice Woodruff & husband Johnny – Glen, MS
He is welcomed to Heaven by his Wife of 52 years: Lessie Mae “Honey” Scott Rippie
Parents: Tom & Beatrice Wilson Rippie
Brother: Cleo Rippie
Sister: Faye McMahan