Glenn Ritchie, Jr., 78, husband of Linda Caswell Ritchie, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015.

A native of Nicholas County, he was born May 5, 1937 to the late Glenn & Dora Jones Ritchie, was a life-long farmer, member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and attended the Carlisle Christian Church. Junior devoted his life to his wife of 56 years, Linda, his family and his farm.

Also surviving are 3 daughters: Glenda (William) Lemons, Susan (Mark) Fryman and Kathy Florence, all of Carlisle; 2 brothers: C.B. Ritchie, of Cynthiana, and Davie (Shirley) Ritchie, of North Middletown; 3 sisters: Margaret Blackburn, of Cold Springs, Patsy Smith and Joyce (Garlett) Livingood, both of Carlisle; 2 sisters-in-law: Darlene Ritchie, of Paris, and Barbara Ritchie, of Newport; 8 grandchildren: Josh (Shasta) Fryman, Wes (Jenny) Hunt, Robert Lemons, Michael Lemons, Brandon (Alison) Murrell, Heather (Tre) Collins, Jake Fryman and Zach Lemons; 7 great-grandchildren: Corbin & Brinlee Fryman, Jason & Jordynn Hunt, Jacob Lemons, Campbell Murrell and Madilynn Collins.

He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Garry & Donnie Ritchie, and a sister, Gracie Harding, as well as 2 infant sisters.

Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Carlisle Christian Church by Rev. Steve Smith and Bro. Jim Caswell. Burial will follow in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the church.

Carlisle Christian Church
242 North Locust Street, Carlisle, Kentucky 40311,
Tel: 859-289-5266
Web: www.carlislechristian.com

Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery
c/o Melissa Ritchie, 299 Mt. Carmel Road, Carlisle, KY 40311,