Earl Lee Ritch

Earl Lee Ritch, 87, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2022, at Forest Park Baptist Church, Randleman, with Rev. Joel McDuffie officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Earl was born on January 21, 1935, in Moore County to the late James Carl Ritch and Margaret Beane Ritch. He retired from Loflin Hosiery Mills. Earl loved going to the beach and was an avid fan of NASCAR. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Ritch; daughter, Rhonda Lamonds; brothers, Paul, Clifford, Bobby, and J.C. Ritch; and sisters, Annie Ruth Hoover, Edith Hill, and Elgie James. He is survived by his son, Ricky Ritch of Asheboro; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home.