We are sorry to inform the Lee community and the class of 1987 that Jim Rippy, 50, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Northern Virginia, passed away on September 9, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Astrid Rippy; and his father, Jimmy Rippy Sr. He is survived by his two daughters, Allison and Emily Rippy; mother, Betty Rippy; stepmother, Kathy Rippy; and his many friends.

He was a dedicated father who enjoyed traveling and attending music festivals with his family and friends.

The family received friends Friday, September 13, 2019, at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral ceremony was held Saturday, September 14, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation at htt https://www.askccf.org and Connor's Heroes Foundation at https://www.connorsheroes.orgw.connorsheroes.org.