Arthur George Ritchie Jr., 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and sister. Mr. Ritchie is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Catherine Ritchie, 4 children Jim (Nicole) Ritchie, Scott Ritchie, Jody (Michael) Tregle, and Janet Ritchie, and 4 grandchildren, Chris Taylor, Kristin Ritchie, Reagan Ritchie and Payne Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie was a member, Deacon, greeter, usher and member of Family of Friends Life Group at Bellevue Baptist Church, as well as being a U.S. Army veteran, and a Syracuse University Alumnus. He also participated in the Disaster Relief program that went to Gulfport, La. during Hurricane Katrina. Memorial contributions may be made to Bellevue Baptist Church Family of Friends Missions Fund. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 26 from 5-8pm at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd. and a funeral on Wed at 10am at Bellevue Baptist Church, 2000 Appling Rd.
