of Clarksville, AR
October 6, 1932 - December 12, 2023
Fredman "Fred" Ritchie went to an eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his home in Clarksville. He was 91 years old. Fred was born in Madison County in a small town called Spoke Plant on October 6, 1932 to Toy and Effie (Ward) Ritchie. Fred was born into a large family of twelve siblings.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Toy and Effie Ritchie; his sisters, Edith Sullivan and Laverne Elsberry and his brothers, Ray Richie, Theodore (Ted) Ritchie, Charles Ritchie, Argus Ritchie, Kenneth Ritchie and Kellawain (Kelly) Ritchie. He was survived by his sisters, Evallyn (Cayetano) Castillo and Thelma (Dane) Arbaugh and his brother, Lonnie (Rene) Ritchie.
Fred was a great joker, always making funny videos and pulling jokes on everyone. He had many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Fred worked as an auto mechanic and later as a police officer for the City of Salinas, California, which he was very proud of. Fred always put his family first. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and anytime he could talk his sister, Evallyn, into going gambling. His nieces and nephews still today talk about the times when they were younger and Uncle Fred would hide, then jump out and give them a good scare. It was a good time for all when Fred was visiting. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.
A graveside inurnment will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Mt. Airy Cemetery. Rev. Audrey Poteet will officiate.
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12 Condolence(s)
Pettina Ritchie
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Rest in peace Uncle Fred! You will never be forgotten by the Ritchie Clan!
Lebow family
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Our family will never be the same without you grandpa .. We will miss you always and love you forever.. Rest In Peace grandpa.. We love you ... Cindy and family
Cindy Lebow
Saturday, December 30, 2023
My sweet Gramps it seems like I just got you back in my life and you've been taken away again ... I will forever miss and love you ..I love you grandpa . Love always your granddaughter Cindy Lebow
Rhonda & Russ Cash
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Uncle Fred. You will be missed very much. We are grateful for all the memories you have given us. There was never a dull moment in your presence. You put more laughter and smiles on faces, with your jokes, stories alone with hiding and waiting to scare me jumping out. You got me every time, great memories. We will miss you. Rhonda & Russ
Danny and Debbie Ritchie
Sunday, December 24, 2023
You will be missed dearly. We always loved your stories, jokes during our visits. You always came to visit us when we were there. We love you. You made a great impression on many lives. Be proud.
Danny and Debbie
Linda Einert White
Thursday, December 21, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I am Truman and Gracie Einert’s daughter. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. ????????
Mary & Glen Hansen
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Dearest wishes to all his family and friends
God bless
Ann Ritchie
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
I have no words for how much I will miss you and you will always be in my heart forever, you were my best friend and my uncle and I will still talk to you every morning
Jennifer &Peter Piccus
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Thankyou for being the amazing man that you were. Thankyou for all the videos and laughs. We love you so much.
Charlotte McGuire Logan
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
You were a wonderful person. You will always be Grandpa to me.
Amanda & Javier Brambila
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
My Sweet Great Uncle Fred, I sure will miss you very much. I know your flying high with all the other angles we have up there.
Javier Brambila
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Fly high my brother...glad I got to see you before you left....