He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoke and Ethel Ritchie and older brother, James P. Ritchie. Search by Name. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. William Bill was born to William and Marilyn He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoke and Ethel Ritchie and older brother, James P. Ritchie. Loving husband of 58 years to Rita M. Ritchie Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family one hour prior. Bill was a former member of The Moorings Club, the Treasure Coast Navy League and the Treasure Coast Scottish Society, where he was proud to embrace his heritage and ensure his familys legacy (along with his Highland dress) was passed down to his grandchildren. He was born April 14, 1930 at St. Lukes Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio to William Alexander and Emma Deyman Ritchie. He During this period he wrote the ARIA aircraft world Air Force wide support plan for project Apollo. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He was the son of Alexander 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He founded the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the U.S.N.A. When he was five years old he moved to Tennessee where he attended the local schools. During his military career he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 17 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Vietnamese Honor Medal. They had three children together; Danielle, Sean and Alyssa. Average Age & Life Expectancy William E Ritchie lived 11 years shorter than the average Ritchie family member when he died at the age of 59. Upon graduation he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S.A.F., entered flight training and earned his Pilots wings in 1955. She was the youngest and last surviving child. Donations may be made to the Saint Josephs Indian Schoolor to the American Cancer Society. Sign up for service and obituary updates. I met Bill and Carol 20+ years ago when I became Carols hairdresser..Two of the most wonderful people I know..Bill was so Amiable, kind, sweet and would do anything for you.I would always love to hear his stories from his law enforcement days.. R.I.P Bill you will be missed , You were larger than life when I was a kid. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley. Funeral arrangement under the care ofGarrity Funeral Home. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues. Bill was born in Blue Ridge, Georgia on August 3,1930. His smile was infectious! Lifelong resident of Gloucester City. William Ritchie Obituary. William C Ritchie, Sr., Age 83, of Port Richey, Florida and East Hampstead, New Hampshire, passed away on June 4th, at his home in Port Richey. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James William With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Weed Corley Fish Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. LAWRENCEBURG Services for William Farris Bill Crawford, 53, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. He attended Ohio State University and served four years in the Air Force, spending two years in Okinawa during the Korean War. announce his passing on January 7, 2023, at St. Josephs Hospital in Saint John, N.B. Required fields are marked *. WebWilliam H. Ritchie, Jr., 90, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. WILLIAM RITCHIE OBITUARY. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Calling Hours: Sunday from 10:00-11:30 AM at Scott is preceded in Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He was a member of the Governor's Neuse River Basin Regional Council environmental advisory board, served on the Board of the Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority and served as President of the Scottish Heritage Society of Eastern Northern Carolina. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. William C Ritchie, Sr., 83, of Port Richey, Florida and East Hampstead, New Hampshire, passed away on June 4th, 2022, at his home in Port Richey. Gary and Gerae. 2023 Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory | All Rights Reserved. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He is also survived by his devoted sister, Joyce Clark, who he called his sunflower during his later years. On December 10, 1994, they were married in the University Presbyterian Church on the University of Texas campus. Let the family know you are thinking of them. May he rest in peace Public visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday. Even when sick, he managed drum on his practice pad. OBITUARY William "Bill" Ritchie Jr. August 3, 1930 August 21, 2020 William H. Ritchie, Jr., 90, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was 1948 Valedictorian of his class at Copperhill High School, Captain of the Football Team, a member of the Baseball and Basketball teams and also an Eagle Scout. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. RIP , Bill. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, August 28th at Cotten Funeral Home to be followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m. in the Cotten Chapel with the Reverend Steve Simpson officiating. In 2006, they moved their summer residence from Salem, NH, to East Hampstead, NH, where he served on the Angle Pond Woods Board of Directors until 2008. Ethan Smith of ME, and Eric Smith of NC; Chad Ritchie and Jody Wasielewski of MI; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Bill had an unrivaled love for music, and was the drummer for multiple bands throughout his lifetime. Mr. William Carson passed away 2023 in Beckley, WV. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Scott was born May 3, 1962 to the late Hubert Ritchie and Nancy Gay Ritchie. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. He was a happy guy and always had a smile for everyone. Loving husband of 58 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Subsequently, he was assigned to engineering and operational duties in the early Air Force unmanned satellite program which allowed the Air Force to recover its first space capsule. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at John W. Ritchie, age 69, of Olympia Washington suffered a pulmonary embolism and sadly passed away New Year's morning, Saturday, January 1st, 2022. Bill was an avid outdoorsman. Mr. William Carson passed away 2023 in Beckley, WV. Bill is survived by his wife, Dale; their three sons, William W. Ritchie (Lenora), Peter A. Ritchie, and Andrew D. Ritchie (Jennifer); and three grandchildren, Jackson, Liam and Drew. Born October 1, 1937 in Yonkers, NY, he was a son of the late Charles and Evelyn Wenz Ritchie. Bill grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey and spent most of his summers visiting his beloved aunt and uncles on their farms in Ohio. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? Lifelong resident of Gloucester City. In November, 1996, Bill and his family relocated to Arizona, where he drove a cement mixer. He served on the Sand Pebble Point Board of Directors in Port Richey from 2008 to 2017, and for several of those years, served as President of the Board. He was predeceased by his son, Mark Ritchie of North Hampton. Bill met in 1983 the woman who would become his wife ten years later, Barbara Ann Buchler. Ameen, I remember the many times that our families and friends got together. William Deyman Ritchie, 88, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 following a hard-fought battle against Alzheimers disease. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Mary; his William H. Ritchie, Jr., 90, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. Bill also volunteered with the Pasco County Sheriffs Dept., where he worked at the County Court House. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM. He served on the Sand Pebble Point Board of Directors in Port Richey from 2008 to 2017, and for several of those years, served as President of the Board. There will be a Funeral Mass on July 19th at Saint Anne Parish, East Hampstead, NH, and a Celebration of Life for Bill and Carols friends and neighbors in Port Richey, Florida, at a later date. Sign up for service and obituary updates. We are sad to announce that on January 14, 2023, at the age of 67, James William Ritchie of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin passed away. He handled a very difficult situation with professionalism and strength when many would have crumbled. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. He enjoyed the many cross-country trips he made. Let others know about your loved one's death. Having skipped the seventh grade, Bill began college at the age of sixteen at Southern Methodist University, where he had received an athletic scholarship to play baseball. William Deyman Ritchie, 88, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 following a hard-fought battle against RITCHIE, WILLIAM EDGAR William Edgar Ritchie, known as Bill or Billy to friends and family died peacefully at his home in Elmvale on Saturday, February 26, 2022 It is with great sadness that the family of William Ritchie announces his passing on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 60 years. WILLIAM "BILL" P. SEXTON, 84, of Pounding Mill, Va., passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Cedar Bluff, Va. Nancy graduated from Hazard High School and immediately started working for the dime store chain J. J. Newberry in downtown Hazard. William "Bill" Edward Ritchie passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the age of 74. Our sincere condolences to Carol and the family. WILLIAM D. RITCHIE A retired Army Colonel with a distinguished record of service and long-time Department of Defense civil servant, passed away on May 21, 2011 Ann and David Chalk, Your email address will not be published. He later became Chief of the Winchester NH Police and also served as a Deputy Sheriff in Rockingham County, NH. Carol Branchaud and R.I. P. Bill till we meet againNancy Baillargeon Haskell, Dear Prof Coady He will always be in our hearts. In 1965 Bill enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc, California and later was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday morning, April 7th from 9:30 to 10:45 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Published in Portsmouth Herald/Foster's Daily Democrat/Seacoast Sunday, Portsmouth Herald/Foster's Daily Democrat/Seacoast Sunday, Exeter News-Letter/Hampton Union, Exeter News-Letter/Hampton Union. After retiring, Bill and his wife moved to Port Richey, Florida where they resided for 6 months of the year, enjoying boating and kayaking. He is survived by his loving wife of over four decades, Nancy; two younger brothers, Bob and wife Joan of Westminster, CO and Tom Ritchie of Louisville, KY, as well as sister-in-law, Nidya Ritchie of Mobile, AL; two sons, David and wife Heather and Tripp and wife Cathy of Blue Ridge, GA; two daughters, Kimberly and husband Bruce of Atlanta ,GA and Susan Fiery and husband Mike of MD; Nancy's daughter, Meg Farris and husband David of Raleigh, NC; and twelve grandchildren. John was born in Lancaster Pennsylvania July William S. Dickie Dickert was born March 29, 1953 in Columbia, SC and went to his heavenly home with the Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was the son of the late William and Sarah (Laycock) Ritchie. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. William Scott Ritchie, 23, of Harrisonburg passed away on November 16, 2022. A celebration of his life is planned for January 16, 2018 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Etter-Harbin UT Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, Texas. Funeral service will be 12:00PM Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley with Bishop Eunice Jones officiating. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He was 87. An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Love, Joan & Artie Giammarino, We enjoyed spending time with Bill and Carol. William C Ritchie, Sr., Age 83, of Port Richey, Florida and East Hampstead, New Hampshire, passed away on June 4th, at his home in Port Richey. And I loved listening to him talk of his law in forcement days.. Rest in Peace Bill..we will miss you so much. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. I had only met Bill on a number of occasions through family. June 23, 1938~June 04, 2022. He was a devoted husband and father, a patriot and a gentleman.