John Ritchie

Lakeland - John Ritchie , age 82, passed away October 12, 2023, at Lakeland Hospice House in Lakeland. He was born on December 22, 1940, in Jackson, KY. He worked in Trucking Management. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and bowling. He was preceded in death by his first wife Marty, second wife Terry Ritchie, sons Shannon Ritchie & David Ritchie and stepdaughter Linda Russell. He is survived by a loving family that include his wife Grace Waddell-Ritchie of Lakeland, daughters Heather Prashed of Naples & Terrie Perez of Winchester, KY, sons John Ritchie, Jr., of Flemingsburg, KY, Brent "Joey" Ritchie of Winchester, KY and Thomas Ritchie (Angie) of Winchester, KY, step daughter Diane Boone (Marcus) of The Hills, TX, step Son J Allen Waddell of Winter Haven, & D Michael Waddell (Peggy ) of Prosper, TX, 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 6:00 PM - 8 :00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com