Dannie "Dan" Lee Ritchie's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Hickory, North Carolina

Dannie "Dan" Lee Ritchie

August 12, 1940 - January 27, 2026 (85 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

Dannie "Dan" Lee Ritchie's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Hickory, North Carolina

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Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory

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Dannie "Dan" Lee Ritchie

August 12, 1940 - January 27, 2026 (85 years old)

Hickory, North Carolina

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Dannie Lee Ritchie Obituary

The passing of Dannie Lee Ritchie (Hickory, North Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 27, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dannie Lee Ritchie to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Richey and Fannie Spencer Richey; his son Preston Ritchie; and his sisters, Lois Bowman, Jannie Benfield and Kay Lail Lippard.

He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Bentley Ritchie; his son Danny Ritchie (Adelle) of Taylorsville; his grandchildren, Averi Ritchie of Taylorsville, Weston Ritchie (Brandy) of Taylorsville and Holden Ritchie (Chole) of Taylorsville; his great grandchildren, Ruby Toney of Taylorsville, Henry Ritchie of Taylorsville, Hayden Ritchie of Taylorsville and Walt Ritchie of Taylorsville; and his sisters, Judy Bolick of Hickory and Martha Frye (Raymond, Jr.) of Taylorsville. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shiloh Lutheran Church, where Papaw was a devoted, lifelong member. Keep Dannie (Dan)'s legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory



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500 CHARACTERS

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Jan 30

Visitation

Shiloh Lutheran Church
1011 Shiloh Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28601

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Jan 30

Celebration of life

Shiloh Lutheran Church
1011 Shiloh Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28601

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Jan 30

Burial

Shiloh Lutheran Church
1011 Shiloh Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28601

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