Raymond J. “Skeeter” Kippes III also know to some as “Kip,” age 53 unexpectedly passed away on February 18,2023. Skeeter/Kip had a beautiful soul who spread joy, kindness and laughter wherever he went. Skeeter/Kip is survived by his loving wife, Holly Grace Kippes,(Perrone) his children, Courtney Cain (Brandon), Patrick Kippes, and Jesse Kippes, his mother Karen Kippes and his two sisters Cheryl Guyton and Janet Huber (Mike) four grandchildren and numerous friends too plentiful to count. Skeeter/Kip is preceded in death by his father, Raymond J. Kippes Jr.