Gary Ritchie Obituary
Gary Ritchie of Shelby, North Carolina passed away on August 7, 2026. Gary, born on August 9, 1947 in Valdese, North Carolina, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Ritchie to show support.
Gary will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Gary will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Gary’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Moody Ritchie; his daughters, Amber Ritchie Rickertsen (Seth) and Pamela Ritchie; his grandchildren, Anson and Ollie Splain; his brother David Ritchie (Mary) of Hickory, NC; and his nieces, Suzanne and Teresa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Life Enrichment Center 110 Life Enrichment Blvd, Shelby, NC 28150, Art Space Charter School 2030 US-70, Swannanoa, NC 28778, Burke Arts Council 506 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655.
