Coy Ritchie, Jr

Coy Andrew Ritchie, Jr. age 79 of 40848 Cox Rd, Palmerville NC passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at his home. Born December 12, 1930 in Stanly Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Reavis Ritchie; his parents, Coy Andrew Ritchie, Sr. and Elma Kathleen Lyerly Ritchie; son, Andy Ritchie; daughters, Melissa Griffin, and Kathy Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie worked for Alcoa for 33 years and retired in 1992. He owned and operated Coy and Jean’s Antique shop in Badin for the past 18 years. He was in the Air Force during the Korean War and retired from the NC Air National Guard. He was a former member of the Badin Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his daughter, Renita Ritchie of Spencer, NC; grandchildren, Bryan Ritchie and wife Kristie and Cyle Ritchie and wife Ashley; 5 great grandchildren and sister, Kitty Poole of Badin. Visitation will be Friday, July 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, where he was a member. Rev. James Bernacki officiating. Entombment will be at Fairview Memorial Park Mausoleum. Military honors by the Albemarle-Stanly County DAV Chapter 12. Memorials may be made to: Christ Episcopal Church, 428 Pee Dee Ave, Albemarle, NC 28001. The family will meet at the home.