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Nicholas Shane Rittenberry
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Nicholas Rittenberry Obituary
Nicholas Shane Rittenberry, age 36 passed away on September 11, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center surrounded by his loving family in Nashville, Tennessee.
He was born on February 14, 1989 to Charles Anthony Rittenberry and Donna Renee Davis.
He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, GD Davis, Charles Spider Rittenberry; grandmother, Mary Diania Gardner.
He is survived by his parents, Charles Anthony Rittenberry and Donna Renee Davis; daughters, Avery Rittenberry, Millie Rittenberry; Fiancé, Brandy Sells; 2 step children, Dayson Sells, Daxton Sells; brother, Alex Rittenberry; niece, Paisley Rittenberry; sisters, Diania Witt, Leann (Josh) Simmons; niece, Marlee Simmons; grandmothers, Ruby Davis, Roberta Grier; Also, he is survived by a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
ARRANGEMENTS:
Family will receive friends on Sunday September 14, 2025 starting at 3:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be Sunday September 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home. Officiating will be Bro. Doug Benningfield.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.thurmanfuneral.com.
Thurman Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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