Eugene Ritter

Eugene Ritter, 80, of Staley, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Eugene was born August 1st, 1943, in Chatham County to Raymond John and Jewel Elizabeth Wright Ritter. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Naomi Jewell Ritter.

Eugene is survived by his wife of 17 years Mildred “Millie” Coccia Ritter; son, Danny Ritter and his wife, Heidi of Seagrove, NC; daughter, Crystal Ritter of Bear Creek; his sister, Rebecca R. Langley of Siler City; his brothers, Calvin D. Ritter, and his wife Sarah Francis, Johnnie Ritter, Randall Ritter and his wife Judy, David Ritter and his wife, Pam, all of Siler City; stepchildren, Kenneth Mills and his wife Brittany of Robbins, and Jessica Sturkie and her wife Kayce of Winston-Salem; seven grandchildren, Emma Hynes, Andon Hynes, Grayson Mills, Kenzie Mills, Savannah Ritter (Christian), Samantha Cook and her husband, Marshall, and Jacob Ritter (Taylor); and three great grandchildren, Emery, Braislee, and Hensleigh.

Eugene loved working outside, horseback riding, building of anything, and his church family. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Wesleyan Church. Eugene was a welder and fabricator and loved working with his hands.

Funeral service will be Sunday, July 14th, 2024, at 3 pm at Pleasant Grove Wesleyan Church with Pastor Jeff Johnson officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service Sunday at Loves Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Ritter family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com