Keith Ripperton

It is with great sadness that the family of Keith David Ripperton, 37, of Davidson, NC, announces his passing on April 4, 2018.

Keith was born in Austin, TX, and grew up in Chapel Hill, NC. In 2003, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree from Elon University in Elon, NC. He is survived by his partner, Hollie Key Nelson, and their children, Lilly Claire Ripperton, 2, and Noah James Ripperton, 3 months; his mother, Candy Holtzman, of Mebane, NC; his father, David Ripperton, and his stepmother, Gill Cassel, of San Francisco, CA; and his sister, Dana Ripperton, of Durham, NC.

Those he leaves behind will remember his kindness, his compassion, and a keen sense of humor that brightened the lives of everyone who knew him. He took great pleasure from improving the lives of those around him, and especially enjoyed time with his friends and family, whom he adored. He will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Keith’s life will be held Sunday, April 15, 2018, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Beaver Dam House, 19600 Davidson Concord Rd., Davidson, NC 20836. 

His family asks that instead of gifts and flowers, those wishing to contribute in his memory donate to his young children’s college funds. Checks can be made out to USAA 529 Plan and mailed to Hollie Nelson, 19030 Cypress Garden Dr., Davidson, NC 28036.