GASTONIA, N.C. -- Funeral arrangements have been made for Maddox Ritch, the missing 6-year-old whose body was found last Thursday in Gastonia. 

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Maddox's obituary describes him as "a sweet, loving little boy who loved Paw Patrol, his teddy and playing with bouncy balls, but loved his mom and dad the most."

Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville.

His funeral is set for eleven Friday morning also at Raymer-Kepner.

The burial will be private.