James A Ritchie Sr.

James A “Jim” Ritchie Sr. 88 passed away Friday September 3, 2021 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, IN. He was the youngest of nine children, born July 16, 1933 in Wapakoneta, OH the son of the late John D. and Nellie Mae Ritchie. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Army and served from 1954 to 1956. While at Fort Knox he majored in vehicle mechanics. He followed his love of working on cars and spent his career working for Evans Toyota. While at Evans Toyota he was a master technician and service manager until his retirement, with 39 years of service. Surviving are his children, Teresa (Dwayne) Vardaman of New Haven, IN; Tina (Russell) Curry of Centerpoint, IN; James (Jessica) Ritchie Jr. of Fort Wayne, IN and four grandchildren, Anita and Andrew Vardaman, Hailey and Caden Ritchie. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Ritchie in 2013, and four brothers and four sisters. Private services at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Cancer Services of NE Indiana. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home 1140 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne, IN. To sign the online guestbook go to www.mccombandsons.com