Junior Ritter

Junior Whitley Ritter, 86, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his home. A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2022, at West End Cemetery, with Charles Reeder officiating. Mr. Ritter was a native of Moore County, born on July 14, 1935 to the late Eli Whitley Ritter and Dorothy Lewis. He lived in Randolph County for 40 years and retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company after 41 years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ritter was preceded in death by his brother, Clement; sister, Betty; and grandson, Anthony Ritter. He is survived by his wife, Joan Ritter of the home; daughters, Clara Ritter Shelton and husband Randy of Reidsville, Tammie Ritter Winslow and husband Tony of Greensboro; sons, Terry Ritter and wife Anita of Greensboro, Donald Ritter and wife Hope of Dallas, NC; brother, Bobby Ritter of West End; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203