Donald (Don) Linn Ritchie, Sr.

Donald Linn (Don) Ritchie, Sr., 87, of Kannapolis passed away March 21, 2022. He was born July 13, 1934 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Gurley and Juanita Ritchie. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Ritchie Morrison and daughter-in-law, Amy Ritchie.

Don was a robust, hard working man who enjoyed his working years.  He was an electrician for many years working at both Cannon Mills and then at UNCC in the Electrical Dept., where he retired from.  He was a true devoted family man. He loved attending his grandchildren’s sports activities and rarely missed attending these events. Family vacations and meals together were prized times for him. Don loved and was loved by his family, friends and his neighbors who shared front porch sitting and sharing tall tales and war stories. Don was a veteran where he served in the US Army during the Korean War.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, March 25, 2022 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Willie Rash. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park with military honors. His family will receive friends from 2 to 3 PM prior at Whitley’s.

Don is survived by his wife, Zona C. Ritchie, son, Donald “Linn” Ritchie, grandsons, Zeb and Casey Ritchie, granddaughter, Lauren Morrison, great grandson, Lincoln Bourne, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International, Kannapolis Camp,  PO Box 52, Kannapolis, NC 28082 and/or American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.