James "Bruce" Ritchie

James “Bruce” Ritchie, 66, of Louisville and formally of Bardstown, passed away Thursday June 15, 2017 in Louisville.  He was born April 23, 1951 in Bardstown, retired from General Electric, and of the Catholic faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C.M. and Lorene Ritchie Jr.; two brothers, Curtis M. Ritchie, and Joseph D. Ritchie; and sister, Mary Alice Ritchie Peterson.

He is survived by two sons, Bruce Wayne Ritchie, and Anthony Lynn (Amanda) Ritchie both of Louisville; five grandchildren, Emily Claire Ritchie, Brandon Lynn Ritchie, Abigail Sue Ritchie, Ashleigh Marie Ritchie, and Kameron Lee Ritchie; sister, Jeanie Ritchie-Blaski of Washington State; and several nieces and nephews.

His Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Tuesday June 20, 2017 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, with burial in St. Thomas Cemetery.  Rev. Jason Harris will officiate.  Visitation will be 3 to 8 pm Monday June 19 and 8 to 9:15 am Tuesday June 20 at Barlow Funeral Home.  A prayer service will be Monday evening.

Memorial contributions may go to Masses.

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