Mr. Danny Lee Ritchie, age 65, of Epworth, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Copper Basin Medical Center. He was born in Polk County, TN to George Woodfin and Ollie Davenport Ritchie on May 9, 1951. He was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. He retired from Fannin County where he worked in Maintenance. He was preceded in death by his father, George Woodfin Ritchie. He is survived by his mother, Ollie Davenport Ritchie of Epworth; brother and sister-in-law, Benny and Kay Ritchie of Epworth; and sister, Sheila Patterson of Asheville, NC. Graveside services were conducted Saturday, June 25, 2016 from the Millsaps Church Cemetery with Scott Graves and Rev. Marvin Young officiating. Pallbearers were Kevin Franklin, Chris Graham, Len Crawford, Bo Chance, Benny Ritchie, and David Miller. Honorary pallbearers were Kell Green and Marvin Young. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. . SERVICES Visitation Friday, June 24, 2016 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Graveside Service Saturday, June 25, 2016 11:00 AM Millsap Church Cemetery Ritchie Creek Road Epworth, Georgia