Funeral Service
Drapers Cross Road Missionary Baptist Church
Monday November 6th, 2017
2:00pm
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Floyd Edward Rittenberry
Floyd Edward Rittenberry, age 69, of Lafayette passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at his residence. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from the Drapers Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Greg West officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were his grandchildren, nephews, Jimmy Thompson and special niece, Abigail Lloyd. Phillip Brummett, Jeff Hix, Jerry Hix, John Jones, Joey Woodard, Kenny Reagan, and Nelson White were active Pallbearers. Interment was in the Anderson & Son Memorial Park in Lafayette.
Floyd Rittenberry was born on October 17, 1948 in Barren County, KY, one of three children born to the late Boyd and Doris (Morrow) Rittenberry. He married the former Betty Reagan on July 6, 1968, who survives and lives in Lafayette. Floyd worked as a Telephone Engineer with Ladd Engineers. During that time, North Central Telephone Company contracted with Ladd Engineers and Floyd worked many times in the North Central Telephone area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Leonard Reagan. Floyd served his country in the United States Army and, among other service medals, he was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a member of the Drapers Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: son, Nicky and wife, Amanda Rittenberry, daughters: Tammy and husband, Chris Gunter, all of Lafayette, Sarah and husband, Clint Keen of Westmoreland, brother, Charles and wife, Marcella Rittenberry of Lafayette, sister, Nora and husband, Steve Turner of Red Boiling Springs, grandchildren, Meagan Gunter, Christopher Gunter, Ashlyn Rittenberry, Johnny Rittenberry, Cryslyn Rittenberry, Christian Rittenberry and Chase Rittenberry, all of Lafayette, Madison Keen of Westmoreland, mother-in-law of Ruth Reagan of Tompkinsville, KY. Arrangements by the ANDERSON & SON FUNERAL HOME, Directors, Lafayette, 615-666-4011
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Guestbook
A candle was lit in memory of Floyd Rittenberry
Debby key Nov 24 2017 12:00 AM
"Please allow me to express my sympathy as you mourn the passing of your loved one, you are in my prayers for peace during this difficult time. May the comforting words of hope for those sleeping in death ease your pain just a bit, God is our strength at times such as this, He is greater than our hearts." Isaiah 33:24,
Hosea 13:14, Revelation 21:4,
F. Ward Nov 7 2017 12:00 AM
Nicky, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He has left a wonderful legacy with his abundant family. These people are your present from God through your dad. Until you and he meet again, I pray for you and your family's strength.
Lori Butler Nov 6 2017 12:00 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Floyd Rittenberry
Dickie and Vickie Claywell Nov 6 2017 12:00 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Floyd Rittenberry
Sandy Reagan Howard Nov 5 2017 12:00 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Floyd Rittenberry
Monica and Marketta Wakefield Nov 5 2017 12:00 AM
Dear friends;
We were so sorry to hear about Floyd..the boy...passing away. We all sure had some fun times together camping and just having a big time. Those were the best. You all have always been special friends and we love you all very much. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Monica and Marketta
Monica and Marketta Wakefield Nov 5 2017 12:00 AM
A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was ordered on November 4, 2017
Expression of Sympathy Nov 4 2017 12:00 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Floyd Rittenberry
Travis Thomas and family Nov 4 2017 12:00 AM
A candle was lit in memory of Floyd Rittenberry
Regina Hackett Holland Nov 4 2017 12:00 AM