Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Davis L. Ritchey, 86 of Columbia, who passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. Rev. Tom Thurman & Rev. Brett Frazier will officiate the services. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Hathorn Funeral Home.

As a longtime resident of Marion County, Davis graduated from Columbia High School, where he played football, basketball, ran track, and boxed. After high school he served our nation faithfully as a member of the United States Navy. He married his high school sweetheart, Doris Jo, in 1960. Davis had a long career with the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier, and he participated in the National Association of Letter Carriers, attending several conventions. After retirement, he worked for the Marion County Sheriff's Department as a Process Server under Sheriff's Rip Stringer & Berkley Hall. Davis was an avid camper that loved to travel, and he was a faithful member and usher of First Baptist Church of Columbia.

He was preceded in death by his Wife, Doris Jo Bullock Ritchey; his Parents; Davis Tillman & Lillian Kathleen Hamilton Ritchey; two Brothers, Bobby Ritchey, Jim Ritchey; and two Sisters, Donis Ritchey, Dorothy Ritchey.

He is survived by his Daughter, Cindy Ritchey Brady (Kevin), of Columbia; one Sister, Billie Jo Ritchey Stringer, of Gonzales, Florida; two Grandchildren, Connor Ethan Brady (DeLora), of Columbia, Mason Alexander Brady (Jordan), of Columbia; four Great Grandchildren, Harrison Neade Brady, Liam Brooks Brady, Kip Davis Brady, Riley Cru Brady; and a number of Nieces & Nephews.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.