Gregory Paul Ritchie, age 77, formerly of Junction City, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Claremore OK.

He was born August 8, 1945 in Oklahoma, the youngest of nine children. He was married to Catherine Flaugh and they raised two children before their divorce. He was later married to Cynthia Carlyon. Most of his life was in the Tulsa area, where he was known for his expertise with a pool cue. He was on several pool leagues and won numerous trophies.

He was a painter by trade, as an independent contractor and later for Burtek. He worked in construction when he lived in Junction City.

He is survived by his children Shelly and Mark, grandchildren Dustin Stanford, Jessica Conner, Dylan Taylor, and Megan Ritchie, and great grandchildren Genie Stanford and Archer Conner.

Gregory Paul Ritchie, age 77, formerly of Junction City, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Claremore OK.He was born August 8, 1945 in Oklahoma, the youngest of nine children. He was married to Catherine Flaugh and they raised two children before their divorce. He was later married to Cynthia Carlyon. Most of his life was in the Tulsa area, where he was known for his expertise with a pool cue. He was on several pool leagues and won numerous trophies.He was a painter by trade, as an independent contractor and later for Burtek. He worked in construction when he lived in Junction City.He is survived by his children Shelly and Mark, grandchildren Dustin Stanford, Jessica Conner, Dylan Taylor, and Megan Ritchie, and great grandchildren Genie Stanford and Archer Conner.