Mr. Carl Raeford Ritter Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Carl Raeford Ritter

Our beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend exchanged life on Earth for one of eternal life and peace on December 26, 2023.

Carl Raeford Ritter, lovingly called “Carl Rae” by his family, was the son of Carl Wilson Ingram and Annie Thelma Ingram, who preceded him in death. He was born on September 9, 1954 in Wadesboro, NC. Carl Rae was raised by the Ritter family matriarch, Arzzie Lee Ritter, who also preceded him in death, alongside his sister, Vera Ritter and special cousins, Christine Woodburn and Sylvester Ritter.

Carl Rae confessed Christ at an early age at Gatewood Station A.M.E. Zion Church, Morven, NC.

Carl Rae was a 1972 graduate of Bowman Senior High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. He was a proud veteran. He later received certificates from ITT Tech and the University of Phoenix for Information Technology.

Carl Rae leaves to cherish his memories: three sons, Carl Demond Ritter (Tina), Corey Ritter (Kimberly) and Jeffery Boggan; sisters, Vera Ritter, Christine Woodburn (Jarvis), Vera Ledbetter, and Billie Ingram. He leaves behind grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one aunt, Bertha Ritter, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Carl Rae leaves fond memories of being a socialite and DIE-HARD Dallas Cowboys fan. His talkative spirit and charisma will truly be missed.

The Homegoing Services will be on Thursday, January 11, 2024, 3:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be at Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Ritter Family will greet family and friends on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 2:30-3:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

The public viewing will be on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 3:30-5:00pm at Smith's Funeral Home.

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Ruth Marshall Dorsey - Baltimore, MD sent Mixed Standing Spray for Mr. Carl Raeford Ritter - January 07, 2024

You are in MY thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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My condolences to the Ritter family, we grew up together on 52 Mae Richardson &Family

Sorry for your lost. The family are in my prayers

Sorry to hear the passing of my dear cousin sending prayers and condolences to the Ritter/Ingram family love Rosa Ervin

To the Ritter sending my condolences to the the back in the day we all came up like family 52 for life Rip You love us but God lou best

This one hurt. I just recently talked to him praying for the family. 52 family for life
Brenda Colson Richardson

Carl was great friend in High School. Had not heard from him since we graduated. We hooked up a couple of years ago on Facebook. I'm thankful that we were able to reconnect. Sending prayers to the Ritter family!
Mae Frances Ingram Teal

My Prayers are with the Ritter Family. Take your rest Classmate. Evelyn Melton Covington and Family.

Sorry for your loss praying for the family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

To Vera & the Ritter family: We are sorry for the loss of your brother. May God continue to comfort and keep you all. Carl Rae was a nice young guy back in the day and will be missed by all who knew him. Callie & Susan Little

My prayers are with the Ritter family during this time of grief. Although I haven't seen Carl Rae in a number of years. I remember the good times we shared growing up together while going to church together at Gatewood station , hanging out at Earls pool room and working in tobacco together during the summer at Mr. Lee Rattliff farm. "Zack Little"

My prayers are with the Ritter family during this time of grief. Although I haven't seen Carl Rae in a number of years. I remember the good times we shared growing up together while going to church together at Gatewood station , hanging out at Earls pool room and working in tobacco together during the summer at Mr. Lee Rattliff farm.