Charles Douglas Ritson

Skip as he was known by his family was born in Butler, PA to the late William and Kate (McGinley) Ritson.

He grew up in Butler with his two other brothers and enjoyed participating in typical boyhood fun and outdoor activities unique to that area in PA. After graduating from Butler Area High School in 1968 he joined the United States Air Force and served his country faithfully and honorably for 20 years. While stationed in England he was introduced by friends to Vera P. Peacher who he married in 1976 and welcomed into the family her son Nigel. He retired from Dyess Air Force base in Abilene and stayed there and finished raising his 3 children. He worked several jobs as a civilian. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting and being outdoors. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic and his simplistic approach to life.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vera P. Ritson; his son Nigel Peacher, his parents; and his beloved brother, Larry Ritson.

He is survived by his children, Billy Ritson and his wife Rebecca, and Sara Ritson both of Abilene; his grandchildren, Daniel, Caitlin, Matthew, Alice, Cadence, Logan, Hunter, and Brad; daughter in-law, Kate; brother, William “Bill” Ritson and his wife, Linda; sister-in-law, Beverly Ritson; and one aunt, Mae Ritson; a host of special cousins, other relatives and friends.