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John M. Ritchardson

November 11, 1958 - November 19, 2015

John Mitchell Ritchardson, 57 years old of Jamestown, IN, passed away from a heart attack Thursday, November 19, 2015 at his home. He was born November 11, 1958 in Lebanon, IN, son of Teis Paul and Jo-Anne (Goodwin) Ritchardson. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing and riding his Harley motorcycle. John was highly skilled and respected in his trade. He did work for A.J. Foyt and Jeff Gordon. This spring his work was included in a Pentagon exhibit for the F-15 missile. It is now on display at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Julie Ann (Andy) Creech of Jamestown, brother, Dana Lawson (Nancy) Ritchardson of Danville, 2 nieces, 3 nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Porter Funeral Home, Jamestown, Indiana. Services will be immediately following at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Fred R. Ritchardson, Jr. officiating. John will be laid to rest in the Old Union Cemetery, Jamestown, Indiana. You may visit our website, www.porterfuneralhome.us, to sign his online register and leave a personal message.

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John Mitchell Ritchardson, 57 years old of Jamestown, IN, passed away from a heart attack Thursday, November 19, 2015 at his home. He was born November 11, 1958 in Lebanon, IN, son of Teis Paul and Jo-Anne (Goodwin) Ritchardson. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing and riding hisContinue Reading

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Amy Metzger left a message on December 4, 2015:
I'm sorry to learn of John's passing...way too soon! My prayer are w his family.
Mike Davidson left a message on November 27, 2015:
Sorry to hear of Johns passing. John was a very good friend/supervisor from years ago. I learned a lot from John about life and , of course, the paint/bodywork art form. Prayers to the Ritchardson family.
Pat Gilham left a message on November 25, 2015:
So sorry to hear about the passing of John. What a great guy. My thoughts are with you all. Pat Gilham and Family.
Marilyn Ritchardson left a message on November 24, 2015:
thoughts and prayers are with all the family
Sandy Ritchardson left a message on November 24, 2015:
We are very saddened for the loss of Johnny, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Sandy, Kim, Robb and families.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Paul Robert Benton left a message on November 23, 2015:
To the Paul Ritchardson family and friends; we mourn your loss and share the blessed hope that we will meet again!
Paul Robert Benton left a message on November 23, 2015:
To the Paul Ritchardson family and friends we do mourn the loss of one so dear. Our great hope is we will meet again.
left a message on November 23, 2015:
John, you are one of the kindest men!
The Load is my shepherd, I shall not want!
Psalm 23:1. I will miss you John.
Sharon Soears left a message on November 22, 2015:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow!!
Brent and Marcia Ritchardson left a message on November 21, 2015:
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
St. Pierre Family left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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