Paul Clinton Ritchie, 71, of Richmond, Missouri passed away on February 26, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, March 4, 2022 at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Richmond. Funeral services will be held at 12:30PM, Friday, March 4, 2022 at Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Richmond. A graveside service will follow the funeral at Woodland Cemetery, Richmond, Missouri. Mr. Ritchie was born on October 10, 1950 in Richmond, Missouri. Paul and Loretta were married on April 19, 1974 and were together for 48 years. He was a lifetime Richmond resident and loved working on cars and building derby cars. He worked as a carpenter most of his life and family was everything to him. He spent all of his free time in the garage. He was preceded in death by his son Shawn Ritchie, parents John and Hazel Ritchie, and siblings; Catherine Short, Harry Ritchie, Harriett Swope, and Joyce Emery. Paul is survived by his wife of 48 years, Loretta, daughter Chrystal Ritchie, granddaughter Mackenzie Ritchie, great grandchildren Lilliona Elliott and Sebastian Ritchie, sister Kay Griffin, brother John Wayne Ritchie, and many other friends and family.