He served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of the Hill City Masonic Lodge #603 and the Alhambra Shrine. He was retired from Sequatchie Concrete. He was a member of the Home Builders Association.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Geneva Richie, sons, Roger (Carolyn) Richie, Mike Richie, and Bruce (Cindy) Richie, brother, Raymond (Linda) Ritchie, sister-in-law, Juanita Smith, grandchildren, Sarah Richie, Travis (Misty), and Brodie, step great grandchildren, Aloni and Anna.
Graveside services will be 12:00 noon, Friday, October 8 in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 10-12 Friday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.