Dallas “Skeet” E. Cripe, 81, Milford, died at his home Sunday, June 5, 2016.

He was born Sept. 22, 1934, in Goshen to Ray and Minnie (Smith) Cripe.

On May 20, 1961, he married Frances Lambright at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Goshen.

She survives along with three children: Kelly (Chris) Stadelman, Charleston, W. Va.; Gary (Shayne) Cripe, Middlebury; Roger Cripe, Goshen; three grandsons: Seth; Caleb; and Aaron Cripe; and a sister: Peggy Conn, Goshen. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother: Richard “Dick” Cripe.

A lifetime area resident, Skeet graduated from Goshen High School in 1953 and served with the U.S. Army. He was member of the V.F.W. Post #985. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, trap shooting and spending time with family and friends.

He worked for Adams West Lake, Elkhart, for 30 years. He also worked at Ivy Terrace and retired from Smoker Craft in 1997.

Friends may call Wednesday, June 8, two hours prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Pastor Scott D. Miller, Pathway Assembly of God Church, Middlebury, and Pastor Susan Martin, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Goshen, will officiate.

Burial, with military honors, will follow in Violett Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.