Thomas C. Ripley, 79, of Columbus OH, passed away April 29, 2018. He was born August 23, 1938 in Big Creek,WV. Thomas is predeceased by his parents; Charlie and Mary Elizabeth Ripley, loving wife Helen R. Ripley, siblings; Dewey Ripley, Elizabeth Workman, Martha Browning and Jane Schaggs and sister-in-law Judy Phillips. He is survived by children; Tammy Ripley, Thomas (Stella) Ripley, Gregory Ripley, Daryl Ripley and Mary J. (David) Noble, 7 Grandchildren, 17 Great-Grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Friends and family may call Friday May 4, 2018 from 5pm-8pm at Newcomer Southwest Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City OH. A funeral service will take place Saturday at 9am at Grove City Church of God, 4325 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City OH. Memorial donations may be made to Grove City Church of God in Helen's memory. Entombment at Greenlawn Cemetery. To leave the family a special message of condolence please visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com