William Davis Ritchie Sr. passed away on Feb. 15, 2023 from complications from cancer.

He was preceded in death by his father Ora Jackson Ritchie Sr. and his mother Maxine Ruth Ritchie; three brothers Ora Ritchie Jr., Harold N. Ritchie, and Gary D. Ritchie. He is survived by his sisters, Christine, Sondra and Jeanne; brothers James, Stan, Dennis and Virgil; his children William Davis Ritchie Jr., Amanda Mae Ritchie, Jennifer Ruth Best and son-in-law Blaney; three grandchildren, Kayla Baxley, Nattally Croom and Bubba Best; and great-grandchildren Leightinn Stroh, Addie Ora-Marie and Sadie Ruth Croom; numerous nieces and nephews.

He will be dearly missed. 

In lieu of flowers and gifts send cards or monetary donations to 3222 18th, Great Bend, Ks. 67530.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 19, 2023