Colton Joshua  Ritchie, age 7, of Quicksand Road, Jackson, KY departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at his residence.–He was born December 10, 2010 in Lexington, KY.–He was a student at LBJ Elementary.–He is survived by his parents: Josh and Shannon (Clemons) Ritchie of Jackson, KY–His twin brother: Jaiden Ritchie of Jackson, KY–Maternal grandparents: Ray and Geneva Clemons of Jackson, KY-Paternal grandparents: Sherman and Garnett Ritchie of Jackson, KY–Aunt: Crystal (Mike) Southwood of Jackson, KY–Uncles: Mike (Connie) Ritchie and Ricky (Myrna) Ritchie of Jackson, KY–Special cousins: Michaela Southwood, Amber Ritchie and Abigail Ritchie.–Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Miller officiating.–Burial in Jackson Cemetery.–Visitation will begin on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.–Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.–Pallbearers: Mike Ritchie, Rick Ritchie, Anthony Hounshell, Michael Hounshell, James Pelfrey and Mike Southwood.–In lieu of flowers: family requests donations be made to  DIPG Research.  Reputable links: www.defeatdipg.org/donate/  OR www.thecurestartsnow.org/donate