Luther Rittenberry, Jr. (Lou) age 75 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 6, 2024, at his residence. Lou was born on June 16, 1948, in St. Bethlehem, TN to the late Lille May Mason Rittenberry and Luther Rockefeller Rittenberry. Lou is also preceded in death by his sisters Ollie Gant and Nannie Harrison, and his brothers Robert Rittenberry and David Rittenberry.
Lou is survived by his wife Mary Virginia Brake Seay, sisters Jean Cardinal, Mary Motes, Martha Jones, daughter Marjorie (George) Searcy, and additional daughters Theresia (Eddie) Burchett and Kim (Doyle) Robertson. Grandchildren include Mallory (Steven) Dawson, Jordy (Michel) Searcy, and Liam (Brooke) Searcy, and great Granddaughter Imogen Dawson. Additional grandchildren include, Cal (Laura) Burchett, Mary Beth (Jeff) Meyer, Caroline (Elijah) Wilson, Whitney (J.J.) Johns, and Kallie Robertson, along with ten additional great grandchildren and nieces & nephews.
Lou was a member of Excel Baptist Church, Clarksville, Tennessee and was retired from the Clarksville Montgomery County School System.
Lou loved helping others! He was known for his strong work ethic and could repair just about anything. He loved to tinker with cars and was always eager to troubleshoot any problems for
friends and family members. Lou also enjoyed hunting, gun collecting, gardening, and being outdoors. He loved his family fiercely; especially his wife, Jenny, and he absolutely adored all his grandchildren and his step grandchildren like his very own. All his grandchildren were his pride and joy, and he never missed a chance to share about them with others. He was always so very proud of his daughter Marjorie, along with her entire family of very talented musicians. His newest addition to the family was his sweet dog named Little Joe. Lou loved dogs immensely and always offered to help dog sit for other family members whenever needed. He could always be counted on! Lou will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but we rejoice knowing we will see him again because of his decision to be a Christ Follower many years ago.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 16th at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Honorary pallbearers will be, Nathan Ray Batey, Cal Burchett, Eddie Burchett, Steven Dawson, J.J. Johns, Jeff Meyer, Kris Rittenberry, Doyle Robertson, George Searcy, Jordy Searcy, Liam Searcy, Reece Veasey, and Elijah Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Lou’s name to Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made, and live streaming of the service may be viewed at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.