James E. Ritter's obituary , Passed away on December 30, 2025 in Lawton, Oklahoma

James E. Ritter

May 28, 1951 - December 30, 2025 (74 years old)

Lawton, Oklahoma

James E. Ritter's obituary , Passed away on December 30, 2025 in Lawton, Oklahoma

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home

Share

James E. Ritter

May 28, 1951 - December 30, 2025 (74 years old)

Lawton, Oklahoma

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

James E. Ritter Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James E. Ritter of Lawton, Oklahoma, who passed away at the age of 74, on December 30, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James E. Ritter to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dock Ritter and Marie Ritter; his daughter Jamie Ritter; his brother Paul Lewis; his mother-in-law Ruth Hennessee; and his son-in-law Kane Gholston.

He is survived by: his wife Pamela Hennessee Ritter; his children, David (Jacqueline Ritter) of Bixby, Amy Braly, Andrea Williams and Ashley (Scott Watson) of Lawton; his siblings, Lary, Sharon Ritter, Harold, Trish Ritter of Newcastle, Albert Lewis of Chickasha, Danny (Sandy Ritter), Keith (Tracy Ritter) and Glenda Mooney of Blanchard; his grandchildren, Brooke, Conner Boydston, Colton, Emily Nichols, Bryce Braly, Cord Dodson, Garrett Ritter, Carson Williams, Cooper Watson, Creed Watson and Greenlee Ritter; his great grandchildren, Devyn Nichols and Bentley Cochrane; his aunt Nadine Rhudy; his nieces and nephews, Lary, Ryan, Londa and Lacey; and his great-niece Fiona. He is also survived by numerous other nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made in James's honor to Complete Care Hospice and the Lawton VA Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of James E. Ritter.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer James E. Ritter’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Tue

Jan 06

Viewing

Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home
632 SW C Ave, Lawton, OK 73501

Wed

Jan 07

Funeral service

Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center
501 SE Flower Mound Rd, Lawton, OK 73501

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize James E. Ritter and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original