Elder Ritchie Camper

His Journey

Elder Ritchie Camper, age 55, departed this life on April 29, 2026, Bayhealth Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Elder Camper was born on July 4, 1970, to Raymond Camper, Sr. and Pastor Betty Treherne. He was lovingly raised by his aunt and uncle, Agnes and Sam Epps, who played a significant role in his upbringing. He received his education through the Woodbridge School District.

Throughout his life, Elder Camper exemplified diligence and dedication. He was employed as a weighmaster for Mountaire and Perdue and later served as a technician with Kraft Foods. In time, he became a self-employed entrepreneur specializing in home improvement.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Elder Camper was deeply devoted to his faith and to the work of the ministry. He attended Bible United Deliverance College, an institution founded by his grandmother, where furthered his spiritual education. In 2003, he united with Believers Faith Healing and Deliverance Ministries under the leadership of Apostle Thomas Sturgis, where he served faithfully as a Pastor and was ordained as an Elder in 2005.

Continuing steadfast in his service, Elder Camper, along with his wife, Sister Mia Camper, later joined Abundant Harvest Ministries in April 2024 under the leadership of Pastor Elder Willie Davis, III. There, he remained a faithful and committed servant until his passing.

Elder Camper found great joy in spending time with his family and cherished life's simple pleasures, including visiting the beach, fishing, enjoying crabs, and traveling. On September 18, 2021, he was united in holy matrimony to Mia Mills.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Camper, Sr. and Pastor Betty Treherne; one brother, Raymond Camper, Jr.; and his beloved aunt and uncle, Agnes and Sam Epps.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Mia Camper; four daughters, Lorichia Camper of Georgetown, Delaware, Jasmine Muhammad of Arizona, Ashley Pitts, and Victoria Dixon of Delaware; six sons, Vashad Whidbee (Ashley) of Seaford, Delaware, Clarence Pitts, Max Pitts, and Gordon Dixon of Delaware, Travis Mills of Clayton, Delaware, and Casey Mills (Lexi) of Magnolia, Delaware; two sisters, Ethel Horsey of Manatee, Florida, and Betty Luke (John) of Harrington, Delaware; two brothers, George Horsey of Seaford, Delaware, and Leon Treherne (Debbie) of Georgetown, Delaware; twenty-three grandchildren whom he loved dearly; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members, his church family of Abundant Harvest Ministries, Inc., Dover, Delaware, and many friends.

Elder Ritchie Camper will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his deep love for family, and his faithful service to his community.