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Ritch, Michael "Mike" Rodney

Hickory Daily Record - 2/18/2018

HICKORY Michael "Mike" Rodney Ritch, 69, of Hickory, passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at his residence. He was born April 15, 1948, to the late George Edgar Ritch and Virginia Eckard Ritch. Michael was a U. S. Navy veteran and member of Sandy Ridge American Legion Post #544. He enjoyed fishing, and hunting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, multiple aunts, and his fathers-in-law; Donald Eckard and Brownlo Ball. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Pamela Eckard Ritch of the home; daughter, Crystal Goin and husband, Mark of Taylorsville; mother-in-law, Jonnie Ball of Conover; and grandchildren, Malachi, Evie and Dahlia. A service with military honors to celebrate Michael's life will be held Monday, Feb. 19, at 4 p.m., at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church in Hickory. The Rev Bill Sturm will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Sandy Ridge American Legion Post #544, P.O Box 2271, Hickory, NC 28603. Condolences may be sent to the Ritch family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com. The Ritch family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Conover, 828-465-2111.