David Wayne Ritter, age 49, his wife, J. Denise Smith Ritter, age 50 and their son, Jonathan David Ritter, age 23 all of Hot Springs faced their untimely death on Saturday, April 5, 2014. David was born December 25, 1964 in Hot Springs to Don and Carolyn Ritter. He was a master mechanic for AAR Airport Services and a U.S. Naval Corp man veteran and served in Desert Storm. Denise was born February 4, 1964 in Hot Springs to Bobby and Carolyn Garrett Smith. They preceded her in death. Denise was a homemaker and loved caring for her family. She was a member of the High School Reunion Committee and the Girls Night Out Group. David and Denise were both graduates of Hot Springs High School. Jonathan was the son of David and Denise Ritter. He was born April 5, 1991 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was a graduate of Mt. Pine High School and also worked for AAR.

David is survived by his parents, Don and Carolyn Ritter of Hot Springs; one brother, Jerry Ritter of Hot Springs; two sisters, Janetta Ritter of Hot Springs and Sarah (Joseph) Clements of Little Rock; his niece and nephew, Sabrina and Taylor Clements; a host of extended family and friends.

Denise is survived by two sisters, Debbie (Michael) Cooley and Diedre (Tony) Lee all of Hot Springs; her niece and nephew, Spencer and Erin Lee and Caleb Cooley and a host of extended family and friends.

Jonathan is survived by his aforementioned grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and extended family and friends.

A service of remembrance will be held at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at First Baptist Church 2350 Central Ave with Brother John McCallum officiating. Inurnment will follow in Crestview Cemetery with military honors for David by the U.S. Navy and the Thaddeus Carway VFW Post 2278.

Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com

Arrangement are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services, Inc. 336 East Grand Ave