J. L. "Roy" Rittenhouse, a 27-year resident of Lillian, AL passed away on December 10, 2013. Born October 31, 1926 at Mountain Grove, PA, he was the son of Amos and Wilda (Roach) Rittenhouse. A World War II Army veteran and graduate of Penn State University, Roy spent his 35-year career with the General Electric Supply Company at many locations throughout the South. Roy had been an active member of the Perdido Bay Optimist Club. In 1989 he was the Chairman of the First Labor Day Picnic, now known as the Labor Day Mullet Festival, and for years he solicited golf packages for the festival. In addition, he served as Director, Vice President, and Chairman of the Oratorical Contest. For over twenty years Roy enjoyed golfing with his friends. After his December 2003 stroke his buddies encouraged him to get back to the game. Despite his physical handicaps, he persevered and two years later--to the surprise and delight of his foursome--Roy made his first hole in one! Roy lived a life of love and service to his family and community. He is survived by his wife of 60 ½ wonderful years, Berdine, his best friend and son, David who with his wife, Leigh, gave Roy and Berdine an intelligent and loving grandson, Nathan. Three devoted siblings survive: Brothers Leonard and Robert and sister, Ida, all of Pennsylvania. Roy's faith was lived out in his compassionate and caring spirit. No matter the challenge or struggle he faced, he never allowed it to crush his spirit. Funeral services officiated by the Reverend Daniel Randall were held on Friday, December 13 at the Lillian United Methodist Church followed by interment at Barrancas National Cemetery. The family extends its sincere appreciation to friends, neighbors and particularly to his buddies Gale Highland, David Ives, Ed Kish, Bruce Twigg and Andy Wilkinson for their help and comfort during Roy's extended illnesses.