Gage Xavier Ripley, 12, of Elkview, West Virginia, departed this life and entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on December 13, 2020. He was born on November 13, 2008 in Charleston, West Virginia. He enjoyed playing video games, archery, building forts, castles, and other creations with his Lego blocks. Gage had a contagious smile and loved to help others. He enjoyed the outdoors, swimming, and spending time with his brothers, cousins, and friends. Gage loved to help bake, especially cookies. Gage was honored with a 240 Club for Archery for Elk Elementary Archery Club as well as many other awards for his natural talent in archery. He enjoyed using his imagination and was always up for having a good belly laugh. Left to cherish his memories is his grandfather, Timothy Saunders (Kelly), of Ripley WV, Great Aunts, Step Aunts and Uncles, and many cousins and friends, and an older brother. The family has entrusted Waybright Funeral Home with the arrangements. A time of visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 6 to 8 pm at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on December 23, 2020 at the Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com