Timothy Lynn Ritchie

Timothy Lynn Ritchie obituary, Jacksonville, AR

Timothy Lynn Ritchie

Timothy Ritchie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Feb. 14, 2024.

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Timothy Lynn Ritchie, age 63, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on February 10, 2024. He was born in Niles, Michigan on March 30, 1960 to Eldon Ritchie and Irene (Allen) Ritchie.
Timothy is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Clement (Sonny) Holtz, Eldone (Bozie) Ritchie Jr, Danial (Danny) Ritchie, Luedean Crespo, and Shirley Ritchie.
He is survived by his wife Linda Ritchie; children Cody Ritchie and girlfriend Myia Jones of Searcy, AR, Megan Shepherd and husband Dalton Shepherd of Beebe, AR, Diane Miller and husband Grant Miller of Searcy, AR, Kristy Lefford and boyfriend Marcus Johnston of Searcy, AR, Timmy Lefford and wife Leah Lefford of Beebe, AR; grandchildren Skyler Devoto, Trent Johnson, Stoney Johnson, Raven Johnson, Ryanne Lefford, Jordyn Lefford, Taytum Lefford, Daton Shepherd, Parker Shepherd, Kamdyn Shepherd, Isaiah Ritchie, and 10 great-grandchildren; siblings Bruce Ritchie of Niles, MI and Emerson Ritchie of Niles, MI; along with many more friends and extended family.
Timothy volunteered in many community events such as Camp Quality, Christmas for Kids, and foster families. He held several events to raise funds for St. Jude's and food drives for families in need. Timothy married the love of his life, Linda, on August 2, 1986. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, but most of all, he enjoyed having his hair blown in the wind on his motorcycle.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 12:00pm with a funeral service starting at 1:00pm at Crosspoint Ministries; 805 US-64, Beebe, AR 72012. Burial to follow at White County Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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