Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Collier-Butler Chapel for John Paul Ratliff, 92, of Gadsden. Dr. Norris Hilton will officiate with burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services is directing.
Mr. Ratliff was a devoted member of Forrest Avenue Baptist Church where he was the Sunday School Director and a Deacon. He was also an active member of the Elliott Community Center Senior Citizens. He was a Veteran of World War II and was retired from Gulf State Steel (LTV).
Mr. Ratliff was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years; Bertie Ratliff, infant daughter; Cynthia Rose Ratliff, parents; Ercy and Velma Ratliff, brother; Quinton Ratliff, sister; Edith Buchanan, brother-in-law; Uyles Buchanan and sister-in-law Ellen Ratliff.
He is survived by his daughter; Paula (Don) Tucker, son; Bob (Nancy) Ratliff, grandchildren; John Ratliff, Jenna (Caleb) Campbell, brother; Clarence Ratliff, sister; Doris (Arnold) Copeland, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy McGriff, Carrie Buchanan, Steve Buchanan, James Ratliff, Carl Harrison, Ernest Harrison, Jr. and Jerry Knight.
Honorary pallbearers will be Members of Forrest Avenue Baptist Church and Elliott Community Senior Citizens.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Johnny Wilborn and staff; and loving caregivers Shirley Burgess, Joyce Martin, Lisa Ware, and Amedisys Hospice Care.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to service.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations may made to Amedisys Hospice Care, 115 W. Grand Ave. Suite 70, Rainbow City, AL 35906.
Online condolences may be made at www.collier-butler.com.
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