Charles Robert “Charlie” Ritter, age 68, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, KY.

Charles was born on January 14, 1953 in Somerset, KY to the late Charles Raymond Ritter and Bonnie Rose Simpson Phelps. He was formerly of Somerset, KY and attended Somerset High School.  Charlie was a resident of Liberty, KY for the last 32 years. He was the owner and face of Gun and Gold Pawn Shop for many years.  In his younger years Charlie loved to drag race, play cards and body build.  He was well loved and will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.

He is survived by his children; Jason (and Stephanie) Ritter of Richmond, KY, Jamie (and Rob) Jones of Somerset, KY and Charley Shea (and Matt) Melson of Las Vegas, NV; two brothers, Jeff (and Melody) Phelps of Somerset, KY and Billy “Boo” (and Jeanette) Phelps of Somerset; two sisters, Sara Jean (and Rick) Girdler of Somerset, KY and Donna Ritter of GA; a sister-in-law, Lori Phelps; one grandchild, Mason Pendleton; one great-grandchild, Wrenley Pendleton; and many nieces and nephews including a very special niece and caregiver, Kagen Richards.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Raymond Ritter, his mother, Bonnie Rose Simpson Phelps; his stepfather, Gerald “E” Phelps, a very special grandmother, Ida Simpson; and one brother, Lewis “Tee” Phelps.

With respect to his wishes, there will be no visitation or formal funeral service.   Instead, his family will gather together to celebrate Charlie’s life.

You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website:  www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangement for Charles Ritter.