Joshua Byron Rippy, age 34

Joshua Byron Rippy, age 34, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018.

Born April 4, 1983 in Rutherford County, he is the son of Jacquelyn Horne Taylor who resides in Rutherfordton and the late Byron Wayne Rippy. Joshua was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 2001 and was a self-employed mechanic. His life's passion was working on cars and taking care of his children.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father, George Taylor of Rutherfordton; two daughters, Aliza Rippy and Grace Hagan and one son, Byron Rippy; nine siblings, Michelle Lynn Rippy of Cliffside, Charidy Dobbins (Carl) of Ellenboro, Heather Harris (Patrick) of Gaffney, Justin Rippy of Rutherfordton, Jaremy Rippy (Kylie) of Forest City, George Taylor III of Rutherfordton, Shane Taylor of Forest City, Brittany Taylor of Forest City and Angel Nanney also of Forest City. He is also survived by his step-grandmother, Mary Taylor of Spindale and twenty nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was conducted at the Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church. Rev Chad Sisk and Rev Todd Harris officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.