Eric O. Ritter
December 12, 1963 ~ August 19, 2021
Born in:
Moore County, NC
Resided in:
Robbins, NC
Eric O. Ritter, age 57 of Robbins passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
A native of Moore County he was a son of Otis and Elizabeth (Williams) Ritter. Eric graduated from North Moore High School and went to work with the Department of Correction in 1987 where he worked at McCain and Montgomery County. He then went to work with the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Eric was a career public servant. He retired from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol at the rank of First Sergeant in January of 2016. He joined the Moore County Sheriff’s Office in May of 2018 as a part-time bailiff. He became a full-time Deputy in February of 2021 and was assigned to the security detail at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife of 34 years, Regina Mullen Ritter; daughter: Krista Greenough and husband Tim of Robbins; brother Terry Ritter; grandchildren: Julia, Jade and Jasmine; mother in law: Jackie Mullen; brother in law: Eddie Mullen (Christina), sister in law: Candace Medlock (Kevin), nephews: Van Ritter, John Mullen, Dakota Mullen, Officer Marshall Medlock (Cheyenne), Jacob Mullen; nieces: Madison Medlock, Gabrielle Mullen; great nephew: River Medlock.
Memorial service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Beulah Baptist Church in Bennett, NC. The family will receive friends following the service in the sanctuary.
Memorial may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis Tenn., 38105 or Tunnel to the Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY, 10306.
Kennedy Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ritter Family.
Condolences on line at pinesfunerals.com
Services
Memorial Service: August 25, 2021 2:00 pm
Beulah Baptist Church
8454 Howard Mill Rd
Bennett, NC 27208
(336) 581-3121
https://beulah.com/
Praying for the Family!! Have known Eric and family since back in the day on HFFD. Good Times
My heart hurts for the loss of a good man, husband, father, brother and son. Had the best sense of humor and always left you smiling!! Please know Regina that you and the family he leaves behind are in my thoughts and prayers. God will give you Grace in the hours you need it most. Love u!
Tricia
To the family, So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences and prayers during this time and the days ahead. RIP Brother.
Prayers for the Family.
RIP F/Sgt. Thoughts and Prayers for the family!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the whole family during this painful time
I went to Patrol school with Eric. He was always fun to be around and had a great sense of humor.He was a hard worker and a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.
Prayers for his family!!
Praying for the family of Eric Ritter.
So sorry for your loss
Eric, Regina and Krista…..
You were a large part of my family when my kids were in high school and early college. I love you to pieces. So very sorry for what you are having to deal with.
Jeany
We saw Eric three weeks ago & he looked so healthy. We are so saddened by his death. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.❤️
Love and prayers for peace and comfort from your Heavenly Father during this very difficult time 💙✝️🙏🎶
Otis, Elizabeth so sorry for your loss, love and prayers
Brenda Stutts
We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Prayers for family
Prayers for you all!!!
Eric was a wonderful classmate, friend, and neighbor. He always had a smile on him face and a cheerful heart! Sending our deepest sympathy to his family! Please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Prayers for the family.
Otis and Elizabeth, We are at a lost of words to express the loss of your son Eric. He was such a great man. Just know you are in our prayers and thoughts. Love and Blessings to you both.
Eric was certainly one fine co-worker and supervisor. He will be missed by so many of us. Til we meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with Regina and the entire Ritter family 🙏
I’m so sorry Regina and family.
R.I.P my brother in Blue we will meet on the other side
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family! He was an amazing father/husband/pa paw I always admired him for that … he was The type of person that would give you the shirt off his back…. Eric will definitely be missed by many!!
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your family.
Regina and Mr.& Mrs. Ritter, I am so sorry about your loss. Praying for you all.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss. We were blessed to know Eric, Regina, Krista, and the Ritter family.
Love, & prayers,
Harold, Pat, & Misty Clark
I sure will miss his big ole bear hugs, smile, sense of humor and best of all the way he would tell it like it is; I believe that was my favorite part. My heart hurts so badly for Regina, Krista, Tim and those beautiful grandchildren. My prayers are with Eric’s entire family and condolences to his mom, dad, brother and nephew. He will surely not be forgotten. Until we meet again may you rest in peace.
Family of F/Sgt Ret NCSHP Eric Ritter,
I hope that our Lord brings you and your family the much-needed peace during this sad time. My condolences to you and your family.
My heartfelt Sympathy and prayers for all of Eric’s family, I am so sorry for your loss! Thinking of you all daily!
It was my honor to have worked with you and have you as my first sergeant. Rest in peace brother
We are so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot express our deepest sympathy. You and Eric are so special to us. We love you Regina and are here for you. Julie and Jimmy Stahl ❤
Prayers are with the Ritter family. He’s been a friend for many years. Our community will miss him greatly.
Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Eric. He was a kind, concerned and friendly man every time we met. He will be greatly missed. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief and in the days to come. We love you. Bruce and Kim Williams
So sorry. My prayers are with you all. Terry also sorry about your brother. Be praying for you all.