Donivan Ratliff

Donivan Ratliff, 78, of Ft. Myers, Florida passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 17th at 11:00 a.m., at McGilley State Line Chapel. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Reception will follow service. A private inurnment will follow.

Donivan was born April 16, 1935 in Brashear, MO, to Wayne and Belle (Clark) Ratliff. He attended school in Kirksville and later moved to Kansas City. He married Ora Lee Hall in 1956. To this union two children, Michael and Linda were born. He established Ratliff Guttering Company in 1972, and later was joined by his son, Mike. During his lifetime, he enjoyed competitive trap shooting, fishing and boating at Lake of the Ozarks. In later years, he enjoyed golfing with friends.

Donivan is survived by his wife, Ora Lee; children Michael and spouse Jenny and grandson, Zach; Linda Hober and spouse Michael; One sister, Leona and spouse, Glen Darr of Novinger, MO

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611.