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Paul Ritchie Obituary
He was preceded in death by his son, Paul O. Ritchie Jr., and his brothers, Harold Dean Ritchie and Wendell Ritchie.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys M. Ritchie; his daughter, Terri Jane Ritchie; and his sister, Rosemary Pearce of Hamilton.
A longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, he supported numerous ministries and community endeavors. Paul was a devoted husband and father and loved his Savior, Jesus Christ. He enjoyed gardening and was well-known for his heirloom tomatoes. Paul loved all things Crimson Tide. Integrity was his legacy.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Medders, Rod Poovey, Dr. Bill White, J.W. Wallace, Ted Johnson, J.T. Taylor, and Jim Phillips.
Honorary pallbearers are Leroy McAbee, Ruth McAbee, Gary Nichols, Bill Barnes, Warren Brown, Tyrone Morris, Leah Ann Sexton, Lisa McAbee Peckham, and Johnny Aycock.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Calvary Baptist Church or Hospice of West Alabama.
Condolences may be offered at www.memorychapelfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Ritchie
6 Entries
Charlie Senna
February 19, 2012
Gladys: I want to express my most sincere condolences to you and your family. Paul was a fine man and husband and you are one of my all-time favorites.Sincerely, Charlie Senna
February 16, 2012
Dear Gladys Marie & Terri-
Deepest sympathies from the family of (the late) Neil Piltz on the loss of your husband and father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Piltz Hermann ("Cousin")
February 15, 2012
Dear Gladys and Terri, and Rosemary, I am sadden to hear about O'Neal's passing. Please know that each of you are in my prayers. I pray God to please give you peace and comfort during this time of grief. I have warm memories of visiting your lovely homes. You were most welcoming to your Aunt Essie, Frances and I. Thank you. In fact, I installed a solar sunroof in the house I built - getting the idea from the one you had. God Bless you. Love Charlotte Nichols
February 15, 2012
Dear Gladys Marie & Terri,
Please accept our condolences for your loss. Anyone who knew Paul O'Neal will certainly feel a void in their lives for some time to come as well. We appreciate your keeping us informed.
Lots of Love from "cousins" Ed, Dick & Don
Jim Phillips
February 15, 2012
Paul Ritchie was my good friend and farming buddy. He taught me so much about the land and the techniques of raising food to eat. Okra and tomatoes were his favorites. I don't know how Ms. Gladys survived him bringing mountains of food for her to process and freeze. I always wondered if they ate all of it. So much of the time a lot of the produce was carried to his "old vet" buddies. Paul was a man of few words but every word meant something and, if you wanted to learn something, you better be listening because he usually didn't repeat it.
I'll miss him so much. Farming will not be the same.
Ms. Gladys and Terri.......what a big loss for both of you. You two were the center of his life. I'll be praying for both of you!
Jim Phillips
Barry Cole
February 15, 2012
Dear Gladys and Terri,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Ritchie's passing. Please know that I am praying for you during this difficult period. Though I now live and work in Birmingham, please let me know if you need anything. I am setting up a second residence in Tuscaloosa near my parents' house in Cottondale and will be close at hand on most weekends. My cell phone is (205) 534-9510 and my office number here at EBSCO is (205) 980-5259. Again, I am so sorry to hear this news and take comfort in knowing that he is with our Savior. You have all been on my mind a great deal. Love, Barry Cole
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