Malcolm Everett Ritchie "Corky"

Malcolm Everett Ritchie, Jr. "Corky", 66, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. He was born September 14, 1946 to the late Malcolm Ritchie, Sr. and the late Nell Lyons Ritchie. He is survived by his loving wife Ginger Gillis Ritchie, two daughters Dawne Rissinger (Don), of Woodlawn and Jill Thacker (Trent) of Roswell, Ga., a son Ryan Ritchie (Jessica) of Rogers and 6 grandchildren: Daniel, Dalton, Jackson, Caroline, Finley, and Tate. He is predeceased by a grandson Wyatt. Corky was raised in North Little Rock and graduated with a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas where he was a member of Theta Tau and Alpha Pi Mu. After serving as a Captain in the United States Air Force, Corky began his career in systems development and had a distinguished career as Vice President, MIS at Dillard's Department Stores. He is a member of the AR Academy of Industrial Engineering and a charter member of AR Academy of Computing at Fayetteville. He has faithfully supported these academies, the College of Engineering, and the Bumpers College General Scholarship Fund. After battling melanoma in 2005, he went on to work at UAMS as Information Systems Director because he desired to use his skills to give back to the institution where he was diagnosed and treated. He loved the game of golf, fishing, and was passionate about every Razorback sport, but most importantly he cherished spending time with his family and grandchildren. Corky will be remembered most for his compassionate heart, love for Christ, servant attitude, and as a natural born leader who brought out the best in others and inspired them to accomplish their dreams. A visitation will be held at Ruebel funeral home Thursday evening, May 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, May 17 at St. Andrews Anglican Church in Little Rock at 10 a.m. followed by burial in Tulip Cemetery, Tulip, AR at 1:30 p.m. All are invited to attend to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the UAMS Cancer Institute or to St. Andrews Church GIG Outreach Program. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.