Charles Keith Ruppe, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 03, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC , son of the late Harvey Lee Ruppe and Mary Ruby Carroll Howard and was preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Hayes Ruppe. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Lee Ruppe.

Keith worked as a supervisor in the utilities industry for more than 45 years and retired from Ansco and Associates. He was a member and former president of the Windjammers Motor Cycle Club. Keith loved motorcycles, enjoyed watching football and wrestling, and spending time with the people he loved most, his family. He enjoyed vacationing with his loved ones in the mountains and spending time with his brothers in the Windjammers. Keith enjoyed working and was a wonderful provider. Most importantly, Keith was a born again Christian who is now spending eternity with our Savior. A family could not ask for a more dedicated and loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His guidance, love, and compassion will be missed greatly by everyone who knew and loved him.

SURVIVORS: Daughter: Pam Friday and husband Tim, Kings Mountain, NC

Grandchildren: Charles Seth Friday and fiance Haley Allen, Logan Friday, Colin Friday, Tyler Campbell and wife Kaylee

Great Grandchild: Barrett Campbell

Sisters: Janet White and husband, Jeff, Blacksburg, SC, and Melba Carroll, Grover, NC

Step Father: Nelson Howard and wife Lou, Blacksburg, SC

Special Aunts: Flora Mae Ruppe and Frances Morton, Kings Mountain, NC

Many other loving family members

Windjammers MC family

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday, February 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Pastor Larry Burns officiating. Keith will take his last ride from the Windjammer's Club House to Mountain Rest Cemetery prior to the service

VISITATION: Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the parlor of Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Keith's memory to Hospice of Cleveland County at 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA