Jerry Allen Ritchie's Obituary
Jerry Allen Ritchie, 68, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on August 21, 2012 at St. John Hospital. Jerry was born on November 29, 1943 to the late Harvey and Jessie Ritchie of Marietta, Ohio. Jerry is survived by his wife, Barbara, of over 51 years and his son, Charles Edward, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 31, 1963 and served in Vietnam from 1965-1966 with the 1st infantry division obtaining the rank of Sgt. E-5. He also served in the Ohio National Guard. Jerry was a former Deputy Sheriff for Washington Country (Ohio). He was also the former Police Chief of Beverly, OH. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Brady and Mary Fryman, Ritchie and Ray Leonard, and Iva Bell Freeland, Brothers Gary, Ricky, Edward, and Michael Ritchie. He is survived by brother, Roger Ritchie, of Whipple, OH and sister, Kay Hansen, of Marietta, OH. Funeral service will be held at 12:30 PM Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel.
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