Billy Ray Ritchie Sr.

at the age of 51. Billy grew up on the West side of Wilmington and Attended

Banning High School, Before becoming a father at young age to his first born Billy Jr,

Soon after he had two more boys Robert and Christopher, Billy met his best friend and

life partner Lorette in 1991 and once again took the role of being a father and hero to three more boys,

Louie, Joseph,and Joshua. In 1993 Billy and Loretta had their baby boy Benny. Billy was the definition

of a hard working man. He did his absolute best at providing for his family.

On February 12,2005, Billy and Loretta exchanged vows and together took on his battle of hepatitis

in 2009. he fought his way through it all before talking his last breath in bed at home next to his wife, and was

pronounced dead a short time later at harbor general in Torrance, Ca he went on to join his fatter Jim and son

Chris in heaven. He is survived by his mother Carolyn, wife Loretta, 6 sons, and 15 grandchildren, along with his brother

and sister and countless nieces and nephews. He will forever be missed. may you rest easy now.

WE Love You Big Billy