William Roy Ritter Obituary

The memory of William Roy Ritter (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), born in Robbins, North Carolina, who passed away on September 17, 2025 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Roy Ritter to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Odell Ritter and Annie Ritter (Simmons). He is survived by: his wife Deborah Ritter; his children, Maurice D. Belton, Hessie Poole, Aleasha Humphrey (Steven), April Ritter, William Ritter IV (Shana), Christine Ritter Peeler (Willie) and Whitney Ritter (Jerrin); his goddaughter Claudia Barrett; and his siblings, Mary Ritter, Nancy Ritter, Carmencita Ritter, Johnny Ritter, Timothy Ritter, Jonathan Ritter (Vicky) and Leon Cagle (Carey). He is also survived by twenty-four grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends.

Viewing was held on Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Wesley Union A. M. E. Zion Church. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Wesley Union AME Zion Church.