He was born Thursday, August 28, 1947, in Maysville, Kentucky, the son of James and Goldia (Roberts) Ratliff. Robert enjoyed working on cars and going to car shows and gun shows. He retired as a mechanic at Ball State University. Robert then worked at the Delaware Country Club. Mr. Ratliff honorably served his country in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife, Diana (Williams) Ratliff; five sisters, Judy Davis, Susan Young, Faye Bell, Kathy (husband, Joe) Smith, and Cindy (husband, Robin) Keoghan; brother-in-law, Robert (wife, Mariena) Williams; sister-in-law, Peggy (husband, Larry) Peterson; several nieces and nephews.
His parents, James and Goldia Ratliff; brother, Rex Ratliff; and a sister-in-law, Kris Grosl, preceded him in death.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304 with Pastor Kevin Holt officiating. Veterans of Delaware County Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Entombment will be in Elm Ridge Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Family and friends may call at Elm Ridge Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at elmridgefuneralhome.com
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