Ralph Eugene Lippencott Jr.

Ralph Eugene Lippencott, Jr., 32, of Port Washington, died Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.A son of Ralph Eugene Lippencott, Sr. and the late Crystal Gambs, Ralph was born May 1, 1973 in Dennison, Ohio.He attended Claymont High School and was employed as a welder at Bulk Carriers of Midvale.Ralph was an avid outdoorsman whom had a passion for hunting and fishing. He loved racing of all sorts but most of all he enjoyed racing four wheelers.Ralph was a loving husband and father. He will be remembered by his family and friends as having a love for life and living his life to the fullest.He is survived by his loving wife, Jessica (Smith) Lippencott, whom he married on June 1, 2002; five children, Jadyn, Mason, Krysta, Cheyenne and Warren Lippencott; one sister, Kimmy Lippencott of New Philadelphia; two brothers, Jamy Lippencott of North Canton and Eric Lippencott of Newcomerstown; and his maternal grandmother, Joann Butler of Freeport.Ralph was preceded in death by his mother; his maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents.Visitation will be held on Friday, August 19, 2005, from to 5 to 8 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory in New Philadelphia. A funeral service celebrating Ralph’s life will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Chapel with Minister Lloyd Tenney officiating. Burial will follow at the Newport United Methodist Church Cemetery. Immediately following the committal a luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall of the Newport United Methodist Church.Memorial contributions may be made to the Ralph Lippencott, Jr. Fund c/o Indian Village Community Bank in Gnadenhutten, 100 South Walnut Street, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629 or in New Philadelphia, 635 West High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.