The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter James Ritch, Sr.; sister, Paulette Rene Ritch; grandparents, Paul R. Worley, Murl Worley, Arthur C. Ritch and Edma E. Ritch.
He is survived by his mother, Brenda Ritch; brother, Jason (Jodie) Ritch and niece, Cheyenne (Punkin) Nicole Ritch.
Collins-Burke Funeral Home, Jasper; 205-384-5571