Raymond “Rick” Ratliff, 75, of Columbus, passed away on July 18, 2024. He was born on August 28, 1948, in Widemouth West Virginia, to the late Virgil and Helen (Johnson) Ratliff. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his siblings, Ronnie (Kay) and Roger Ratliff, and Shari (John) Wolfe.
Following High School, Rick went into construction where he spent his entire career working for Valley Interiors working his way up to being a foreman. He was also a member of the Wood, Wire and Metal Lathing Union and Carpenter’s Local Union #200. In his free time, Rick enjoyed to fish, cook, grocery shop, and he always enjoyed pulling a good prank.
Rick will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Virginia “Ginger” Ratliff; children, Ricky Ratliff, Vicky Ratliff, and Shawn (Angie) Ratliff; step-children, Brock (Marissa) Peirsol and Corey (Walt Elliott) Peirsol; Sister-In-Law, Ginny Ratliff; dear friend, Mark Willis; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and numerous extended family.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 12pm until 3pm, at the Schoedinger Worthington Funeral Home, 6699 North High St., Worthington OH, 43085.
In Lieu of flowers, donations in Rick’s name may be made to Common Ground Free Store Ministries, 147 East Winter St., Delaware OH 43015 or at https://commongroundfreestore.org/give-now/give-now.html.
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