Obituary of Ralph S. Critcher
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Ralph S. Critcher, Jr., better known as Jim, age 81, of Bamboo Road, Boone, passed away Monday morning May 23, 2016. Born September 14, 1934 in Boone, he was a son of Ralph, Sr. and Ola Cook Critcher. He retired from Combustion Engineering and Transport in Marion. As a faithful member of Proffitts Grove Baptist Church, Jim loved his church family dearly. He also was a member of the Wellness Center in Boone where he diligently worked out 6 days a week to keep in shape. There he passed doing what he loved most. Jim spoke often of the fellowship and comradery of his work out family, enjoying everyone immensely.
Mr. Critcher is survived by his wife, Della Shull Critcher; two sons, James �Jimmy� Critcher and wife, LeeAnne, of Rutherfordton and Charles �Rick� Critcher and wife, Phyllis, of Fleetwood; sisters, Marcella Anderson of Foscoe and Welda Bishop of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Stephanie Boulanger and husband Matt, Michael, Stacey, David James, Lee and wife, Taylor. Alison and Lindsey Critcher; great-grandchildren, Trey, Piper and Hadley Boulanger, Hunter and Levi Walters and Tyler McCracken; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving are special friends, Pastor Delmar James, Clyde Jones, Dr. Gary Pitts, Dipper, and the entire prayer room at Proffitts Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Miller and Dora Burkett; and nephew, Rev. Keith Miller.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 26th, at 2 PM at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Pastor Delmar James and Rev. Rick Critcher. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 12:30 until 2 o�clock, at Austin & Barnes. Graveside services will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Proffitts Grove Baptist Church Benevolent Fund, in care of Elouise Bryan, 1149 Ball Branch Road, Boone, NC 28607.
We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for all the acts of kindness that have been extended to Jim�s family during this time.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Critcher family.