James Ritchie Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Ritchie (Prosperity, West Virginia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on January 3, 2026 at the age of 54, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Ritchie to show support.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Dan, Helen Ritchie, Hubert and Opal Hamon; his nephew Aaron Daniel Shelford; and his parents-in-law, Jerry Allen Hammons and Mary "Sue" Hammons.
He is survived by: his parents, Bonnie Hamon Ritchie and George Allen Ritchie of Calvin; his wife Rechanda Hammons Ritchie; his sons, Deacon James Ritchie and Carson Allen Ritchie; his sister Robyn Dorsey (Doug); his niece Hannah Dorsey (Alijah); his brother Doug Ritchie; his nephews, Justin Ritchie and Wade Ritchie; his niece Kaylee Ritchie; his brother Brad Ritchie (Robin); his nephews, Trey and Evan Ritchie; his sister-in-law Tammy Shelford (Dan); and his nieces, Cassandra Fox (Gary) and Jennifer Shelford. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
