James Everett Ritchie, Sr., 84 of Broadway, VA died July 27, 2022 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

He was born November 10, 1937 in Lost City, WV to the late John Everett and Golda E. Wilson Ritchie.

James served in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a truck driver for 60 years.  He drove from the East coast to the West coast most of the time.

On May 2, 1957 he married the former Sharon E. Emswiler, who survives.

Also surviving are four children, Carla Flick and husband Nelson of Broadway, James Ritchie, Jr. and wife Tammy of Timberville, Linette (Missy) Wilkins and husband Vernon (J. Lee) of Dayton, Steven Ritchie of Broadway; grandson, Adam Flick (whom James and Sharon helped raise) of Runions Creek; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; one brother, Robert Ritchie of Broadway; two sisters-in-law, Yvonne (Cookie) Ritchie of Broadway, Ginny Ritchie of Broadway.

Two brothers, Karl O. Ritchie, and Sheridan B. Ritchie preceded him in death.

His body was cremated.  There will be no services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Broadway Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 666, Broadway, VA  22815.