Hemlon Ritchie

Hemlon Ritchie, 85, of Circleville, died March 31, 2008 in Berger Hospital. He was born May 26, 1922 in Oil Springs, KY, the son of Earl and Dora (Litteral) Ritchie. He was a member of Crossroads C.C.C.U. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, brother, James Ritchie and sister, Virgana Brigner. He is survived by his wife, Doris (Burroughs) Ritchie; sons, Hemlon (Kathy) Ritchie, Jr. and Rev. Jerry (Judy) Ritchie of Circleville and William E. (Sue) Ritchie of Owego, NY; 9 grandchildren Renē, Jennifer, Heather, Paige, Catlyn, Cassie, Lucas, Christina and Eric and 1 great grandchild Ian. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.