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James Edward Ritchie JR

May 21, 1948 - February 12, 2021

James Edward Ritchie (Eddie) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2021 at 10:12 a.m. He was born on May 21, 1948 to the late Ada and Jim Ritchie. He graduated from Virginia Common Wealth with a Bachelors of Arts. Eddie retired from Mid-Ohio Development, but found a love with substitute teaching in retirement. He taught at numerous schools in the tri-county area and adored his students. “Papa Eddie” was the world’s greatest grandfather, and you would find him outside playing with his grandchildren daily. Eddie was an avid reader, Redskins fan, Buckeyes fan, and above all, loved dogs. He is survived by the love of his life Delilah Ritchie, two dogs Buddy and Daisy, one brother Allan (Cheryl Bass) Ritchie, a son Mike Ritchie, two step-sons Scott (Cee-Cee) Miller and Doug (Mary) Miller as well as 6 grandchildren Ashley (Francis) Mensah, Krista (Tanner) Brotherton, Noah Miller, Megan (Nathan) Severance, Allyson Miller, and Braiden Lies. He is also survived by sister-in-law Mary Sheets, and brother-in-law John (Lori) Sheets: an aunt Ivy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Eddie is preceded in death by his parents Jim and Ada Ritchie. Eddie’s wishes were to be cremated and those arrangements are entrusted to the Care of Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. A small private service will be held for the family. For those who would like to express their sympathies, the family asks that you consider Meigs County Humane Society: P.O.Box 682 Pomeroy OH 45769. Friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at ewingfuneralhome.net.

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James Edward Ritchie (Eddie) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2021 at 10:12 a.m. He was born on May 21, 1948 to the late Ada and Jim Ritchie. He graduated from Virginia Common Wealth with a Bachelors of... View Obituary & Service Information

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