James Price “Doc” Ritter, Sr.
James Price “Doc” Ritter, Sr., 91, of Beaumont, died Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was born on December 1, 1925, in Nederland, to Dainy Price Ritter and Booty Augustus Ritter.
Jim retired as a dentist after thirty years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II. Jim was an influential entrepreneur in Southeast Texas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading.
Survivors include his sons, Jim Ritter, Jr. and his wife, Sherry, of Beaumont; Allan Ritter and his wife, Peggy, of Nederland; and John Ritter and his wife, Sarah, of Silsbee; daughter, Rev. Pat Ritchie and her husband, Maurice, of Beaumont; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Brown Ritter; and his brother, Allan Ritter.
Memorial contributions for Mr. Ritter may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550.
A graveside service for Mr. Ritter will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
Graveside Service
Graveside Service
- 100 block street port neches tx 77651
- 11/21/2017
- 11:00 am
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Dr Ritter was an outstanding Man. He was kind, and there was not many men in South East tx. thta could stad up to his standards. Dr and my family did some leasing and I did not have another client to meet his willingness to do what was ight. May His So
Tommy Leicht
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).