Richard Charles Riffitt, 72, of Ironton passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at KDMC in Ashland, KY. Richard was born August 3, 1949, in Ironton, Ohio to the late Ernest Richard Riffitt and Almeda Farmer Riffitt. Richard worked as a Machinist for CSX and he was a member of Zoar Baptist Coal Grove.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Charles Riffitt, Jr. “RC” and a grandson, Mason C Willoughby. Richard is survived by his wife, Paula Carey Riffitt, whom he married on December 2, 1967, in Ironton. He is also survived by a son, Jamie (Stephanie) Riffitt; two daughters, Michelle (Eugene) Willoughby and Melanie (Scott) Bailey; two brothers, Jack (Rhonda) Riffitt and Todd (Stacey) Riffitt; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff and nurses at KDMC 4J floor. Thank you to Dr. Hassan Abul-Khondoud and Jo Brewer for all the support given to our family. Nurses Shelly and Micah for treating our dad so well. Thank you to Dr. Inoshita and the staff for helping our dad.
Services will be at the convenience of the family.
