FREDDIE RATLIFF 1908-1986 Freddie Ratliff, 77, died Wednesday, January 15, 1986, in his Staffordsville home. He was born Monday, June 28, 1908, in Johnson County, the son of Johnny and Dollie Trimble Ratliff. He was a resident of Staffordsville, a retired employee of Sandy Valley grocery, and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Pina McKenzie Ratliff, who he married September 26, 1927, in Paintsville; three sons, John Frank, Ernie and Paul Ratliff, all of Staffordsville; five daughters, Mary Ratliff, Betty Frisby, Shirley Blanton and Doris Haney, all of Staffordsville, and Juanita Faye Williams of Lowmansville; a brother and sister, Gordon Ratliff of Jackson, MI and Glady Fraley of Paintsville; 22 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 18, 1986, in Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church, with Bob Collins, James Crider and Toby Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park with Preston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald Wednesday 01-22-1986 |
