James Ritchie Obituary

James Ritchie

April 27, 1938 - August 4, 2020
Palestine, Texas

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Lavon, TX 75166
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“In loving memory of a wonderful friend. We will love you and miss you always. ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Judy Phillips - Gloversville, NY

“I will miss my daddy so much. He taught me so much about life. I will miss our talks. He was the best daddy a girl could ask for. ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Jamie McCormick - Gloversville, NY

“Uncle Jimmy will be so missed. Time spent with him was time very well spent. I have great memories of summers here in Kentucky, listening to old...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Cindy Pelletier - Vine Grove, KY

“I will never forget the fun we had at the Cowboy Stadium, in one of the big suites watching Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in concert...such a wonderful...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Brenda Ditore - Paducah, KY

“Jim was a great guy!! He was very helpful in our time at Living Springs and just a great Christian guy!! We extend our deepest sympathy and...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Jon and Tina Valentine - Rusk, TX

On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 4th, 2020, James Ralph Ritchie of Palestine, TX went to be with the Lord.

Jim is preceded in death by his father Ralph, mother Mary, and brothers Damon and David of Kentucky.

He served the military proudly for 21 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam war. The combined number of years his family served our country is over 98 years. He loved to fish, garden, bowl and shoot pool. He loved his wife and his daughter unconditionally. He loved serving the Lord and was a fisher of men and a lighthouse for God's word.

He is survived by his daughter Jamie, his wife Sandy, his sisters Edna and Margie, of Kentucky, his brother Gene of Minnesota and many friends and Church family members.

Services entrusted to Charles W. Smith & Sons of Lavon, TX.

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August 07, 2020
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

First Assembly Lavon
301 Main Street
Lavon, TX 75116

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August 07, 2020
10:30 AM

First Assembly Lavon
301 Main Street
Lavon, TX 75166

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Interment

August 11, 2020
1:00 PM

DFW National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy.
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 467-3374

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