Howard "June" Walter Ritchie, Jr.

Howard "June" Walter Ritchie, Jr., 75, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his home.

June was born February 13, 1950 in North Carolina to the late Howard Walter Ritchie Sr. and the late Opal Maxine Batten.

He was also preceded in death by daughter, Stacey Jeanette Ritchie; siblings, Barry Ritchie, Patsy Ritchie, and Randy Ritchie.

The graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am at Biscoe Cemetery officiated by Rev. Don Burleyson. Burial will immediately follow at the Biscoe Cemetery at 480 N. Main Street, Biscoe.

Survivors include children, Walter Ritchie, Christopher George Ritchie, Jennifer Ritchie, Amy Fisher (Travis), and Jeremy Ritchie; grandchildren, Andrea Gardener, Travis Smith, MaKayley Ritchie, Cody Plummer, Justin Plummer, Nancy Tyner, Rachel Ritchie, Christopher W. Ritchie, Akira Jackson, Kairo Jackson, Elyana Fisher, and Tovias Fisher; many great-grandchildren; siblings, Brenda Stirewalt, Steve Ritchie, and Diane Hall; and numerous nieces and nephews. June also leaves behind his beloved best friend, his dog Duke.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Ritchie family.