Howard David Ritch, 64, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County on June 30, 1952 to the late Howard Ritch and Margaret Austin Ritch. David is survived by his brothers, Bob Ritch and wife, Brenda; Jerry Ritch; niece, Leslie Ritch; nephew, Chris Ritch and wife, Lindsay; aunts, Helen Austin and Thelma Mills; and numerous cousins and friends. David’s family will receive friends in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 7:00 until 8:30 PM.