JARSH “J.B.” RITCHIE, 82, passed away on April 18, 2012.
He was a retired supervisor for Louisville Metal Treating Service; and an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his daughters, Betty Carol Ritchie and Gatha McStoots; three brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 59 years, Amy (Couch) Ritchie; his daughter, Brenda Akin (Dale Rich); son-in-law Earley McStoots; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; four brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.
Visitation will be from 2 – 8 p.m. Thursday.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.