In Memory
Larry K. Dripps
Larry K. Dripps, 74 of Port Salerno, Florida passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Florida. Larry was born on Sunday, October 10, 1943, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Kenneth Earl and Doris Althea Weaver Dripps. He moved from Beaver Falls, Pa. to the Treasure Coast in Florida in 1983. Larry served in the United States Air Force.
He was the owner of Auto Craft International in Stuart and also owned Dripps Racing where he operated a '97 Dragster by TubeCarz that was powered by Chevrolet. He also raced in Open Outlaw throughout Florida. In addition to his passion for drag racing, Larry also enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his daughters, Shelby Robinson of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Sheleen Dripps of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his brothers, Dennis L. Dripps (Romi) of Palm City, Florida; Thom Dripps (Dawn) of Denver, Colorado and Todd Dripps of Palm City, Florida; and his sisters, Valerie Dripps Walker of Tallahassee and Cathie Dripps Vukelich (Bernard) of Beaver, Pennsylvania; and his grandson, Gage Everett Miller, West Palm Beach, Florida. He was loved by all and will be missed by his many nieces and nephews.
A Gathering of Family and Friends was held at 6 PM, on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home in Stuart that also included Military Honors and a Celebration of Life Service.
Memorial contributions in Larry's memory were sent to Dennis L. Dripps, in care of Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home, 950 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34994.
Debra LLoyd (Boyer)
Sadly another classmate has passed. I remember Larry as a handsome young guy and great smile. He was always very cheerful. So sorry for this loss.
Pauline Young (Morgan)
Larry was a fun guy in high school and his love for racing cars carried his desires as an adult. May he rest in peace and is family know that he is remembered from his days at BFHS and know we will pray for you, the family, and him . God bless you and keep his loxe in your heart forever!Martha Dean (Hoegle)
I was sorry to see this post today of the death of Larry. I remember him being nice looking, pleasant and loving cars. Relatives of mine lived for years in Stuart, Florida and I have good memories of visits to that city. My sympathy to Larry's family and friends and pray that God will comfort all of you.
Beverly Patterson (Keith)
I rememer Larry well from living on Bennetts Run Road when we went to the one room school - with six rows and six grades with Mrs. Tannerhill as our teacher. His mother and mine were best friends. I can't rememer his mother's nick name but do remember Larry and the family well. We lived there until the sixth grade when we moved to the new North Sewickley Elementary School. My thoughts and prayers go to his family - even though it has been some time since his passing - he will be remembered.