John David Ritchie Obituary
In loving memory of John David Ritchie of Blue Ridge, Georgia, who departed this world on December 24, 2025 at the age of 72. John David leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Audlee Ritchie and Ellen Marie Dilbeck Ritchie; his grandson Kullen Rhodes; his siblings, Tommy Junior Ritchie, Linda Underhill, Carol Baliles, Virginia Mathis and Kathy Payne; and his parents-in-law, Rev. Worth Chastain and Inez Chastain.
He is survived by: his wife Diane Chastain Ritchie; his children, Misty Burnette (Marc) and Marshall Rhodes (Callie); his grandchildren, Coleman Burnette (Hannah), Campbell Burnette, Cora Burnette, Cooper Burnette, Khalon Rhodes and Ella Rhodes; and his siblings, Frances Hamilton (L. G.), Wanda Millsaps (Tommy), Roger Ritchie, Mary Mashburn (Dean), Doris Ritchie and Lois Jones. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family members, and dear friends.
