Vernon Kenneth Ripley, Sr., age 84, of Parrottsville, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013.

He was a Korean War veteran, having served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his son Miles Ripley and grandson Buddy Ripley.

He is survived by his wife Thelma Doris Ripley of Parrottsville; son Vernon Kenneth Ripley, Jr. of Maine; daughter Patricia Ripley of Maine; brothers Milton Ripley of Massachusetts and Richard Ripley of Colorado; sister Geraldine Knudsen of California; grandchildren Shelley Petrovitz, Dustin Whitmore, Paul and Pamela Ripley, Corey Ripley, Andrew and Heather Ripley, and James and Christopher Ripley; also seven great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.

Manes Funeral Home in charge