Mr. Charlie Thomas “Tommy” Richie, 81, of Fulton Road, Advance, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born June 10, 1936, in Davie County to the late Henry and Leona McBride Richie. Mr. Richie was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Wake Forest University after 31 years. Mr. Richie enjoyed traveling to the mountains, camping, gardening and spending time with his family.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Priddy.

Survivors: his wife of 38 years, Frances Mae Boger Richie of the home; 7 daughters, Cindy Hutchens (Lloyd) of Advance, Susie Taylor (Ronnie), Nancy Smith (Tim), all of Mocksville, Lynn Knight of Advance, Charlene Haas (Brad) of Midway, Johnna Graley (David) of Advance and Kelly Hilbourn of South Carolina; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Bixby Presbyterian Church with Dr. Darrell Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Honor Guard.  The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

Memorials: Trinity Baptist, 2722 US 601 S., Mocksville.

Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.