Franklin David Ritchey
Franklin David Ritchey was born December 15, 1940 to Sara (Dobbs) and Robert W. Ritchey. He departed on March 10, 2023. A native son of Ennis, David graduated Ennis High School in 1958. He was deeply patriotic and proudly served his country in the United States Airforce as an airplane mechanic in the 1st Air Material Squadron, with numerous mechanical certifications. David served four years active duty and was sent to North Africa during the start of the Vietnam War to perform repairs and maintenance. He served an additional two years in the reserves. David retired as a printing pressman at Ennis Business Forms where he worked for 40 years. His friends and family remember him as a hardworking, dedicated, loving and patient man.