Thomas Franklin Ritenour
Thomas Franklin Ritenour
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17
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Jones Funeral Home - Winchester
228 S Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, VA 22601
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11:00 a.m.
Grace United Methodist Church
7882 Main Street, Middletown, VA 22645
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Thomas Ritenour Obituary
He was born July 17, 1942 in Frederick County, VA, the son of Thomas L. and Martha J. Ritenour. He worked for many years at George's Inc. in Edinburg, VA. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Middletown, VA.
He is survived by his close companion of 47 years, Alice Compton of Middletown, VA, daughters, Michelle Davis of Wesley Chapel, FLand Stephanie Ritenour of Ahhland, VA, a grandson, Dylan Davis, and a host of nieces nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ellen Romic and Deloris Mills.
A visitation will be at Jones Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. A funeral will be at Grace United Methodist Church in Middletown, VA on Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 11:00 am with the Rev. Mary lock officiating. Burial will follow at Shenandoah Memorial Park. Pall bearers will be Gary Smith, James Compton, Lee Middleton, and Bobby Lebida, and an honorary pall bearer is Albert McDonald.
Military honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 2128.
Online condolences may be left at www.jonesfuneralhomes.com
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Upcoming Events
Feb
17
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jones Funeral Home - Winchester
228 S Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, VA 22601
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
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Service
11:00 a.m.
Grace United Methodist Church
7882 Main Street, Middletown, VA 22645
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
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