Joel F. Ritchey

Mr. Joel F. “Jim” Ritchey, 85, of Dalton, died Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Hamilton Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Essie Robinson Ritchey of Dalton.
Daughter and son-in-law, Delyn and James Ellis of Dalton.
Sons and daughter-in-law, Lane and Betty Ritchey of Dalton and Steve Vismor of Chattanooga, Tn.; Grandson, Justin Ritchey of Dalton; Nieces and Nephews.
Services will be Tuesday at 2 P.M. in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Robinson officiating.
Burial will be in Whitfield Memorial Gardens with the American Legion Post # 112 in charge of graveside rites.
The family will receive friends at the Love Funeral Home Monday from 5 to 8 P.M.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
Love Funeral Home, 1402 North Thornton Ave., Dalton is in charge of arrangements.