John W. "Spike" Ritter's Obituary
John W. "Spike" Ritter, age 63, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in Washington County Hospital Emergency Room, Nashville, IL. Spike was born on November 19, 1951 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Jimmie Ray and Sarah E. "Betty" (Smullins) Ritter. He was formerly employed at Five Star Industries, DuQuoin, IL was actively involved and enjoyed the American Thresherman Association. Survivors include an uncle, John (Marianne) Smullins of Florida; great aunt, Eunice Ritter of Pinckneyville, IL and numerous loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Pamela Louise Ritter. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to American Thresherman Association.
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