Ralph Ritchie

Ralph Carey Ritchie, 50, of High Rock Rd., Gold Hill, died Friday, March 15, 2013 at his residence. Memorial service will be 2:00pm Friday, March 22 at St. John's Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Dr. Mark Ericson. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Ritchie was born November 16, 1962 in Cabarrus County son of Ted and Jedeen Talbert Richie. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoy hunting and fishing. He also enjoys watching NASCAR racing. In addition to his parents he is survived by a son and best friend, Corey Ritchie and fiancé Haley Ridenhour and one grandson, Lane Cross Ritchie. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Rowan County, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144 or St. John's Lutheran Church, 100 St. John's Church Rd., Concord, NC 28025