Captain Charlie H Ritchie

Charlie H Ritchie 67, passed away on Sunday Aug 19th at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, Ky.  Mr Ritchie was a River Captain and a member of Masonic Lodge #835 in Gilbertsville Ky. He was also a member of the Association of Retired Marine Personnel of Paducah.

He is survived by four siblings, Johnny Ritchie of St Louis, Larry Ritchie of Paducah, Linda Jason Wooley of Paducah and H. Paul Ritchie of Erin Tenn.; one grandson, Gabe Williams of Grand Rivers Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents John Baptist Ritchie Sr. and Peggy Beatrice Traughber; one daughter Samantha Williams; siblings Terry Wayne Ritchie; George Clifford Ritchie; Martha Ritchie Davis; and Marie Ritchie Gray.

Friends may visit the family on Friday Aug. 24th at Lindsey Funeral Home from 4 to 6 pm with a memorial service immediately following with masonic rites and service officiated by Rev. Topper Council.

Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to The Landrum Cemetery Fund c/o  1st KY. Bank.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.