James Edward Ratliff

Born: Mon., Sep. 6, 1948
Died: Sat., Apr. 5, 2014


Visitation

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Thu., Apr. 10, 2014
Location: Gratis Location


Memorial Service

2:30 PM Fri., Apr. 11, 2014
Location: Kumler Chapel


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RATLIFF, James E., age 65, of Oxford, OH. formerly of West Alexandria,  died suddenly Sat. Apr. 5, 2014. Jim owned Ratliff Sales & Leasing Inc. in Oxford, OH. He was a 1966 graduate of Twin Valley South High School and 1971 graduate of Miami University.  He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Ratliff,  daughter, Heather Ratliff, both of Oxford, OH., daughter, Holly Ratliff, of Durham, N.C., his mother, Marlys Ratliff, West Alexandria, OH. 2 brothers, Dan (Connie) Ratliff, Farmersville, OH., John Ratliff, West Alexandria, and a sister, Mary (David) Graham, Melbourne, FL., father-in law and mother-in-law, Joe and Marty Haas, New Albany, OH., sister-in-law, Julie (Tom) Carter, Waxhaw, N.C., nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends may call at Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Gratis, OH. on Thurs. Apr. 10, 2014 from 5:30 to 8:30PM.  A memorial service will be held 2:30 P.M. Fri. April 11, 2014 at Kumler Chapel, 650 Western College Dr., Oxford, OH.  Visitation will be before the service from 2:00 P.M. to 2:30P.M. For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com In lieu of flowers donations  may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Mike and Kathy Erbaugh
   Posted Mon April 07, 2014
We extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Ratliff family for your loss. Jim was a very special person and will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to all in your time of sorrow, and our prayers are with you. May the blessings of love and support be with you all.

Cheryl Adam
   Posted Tue April 08, 2014

SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by David and Cheryl Adam.

With our deepest sympathy and love, David and Cheryl Adam and family. Wish we could be in two places at once. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.


Cyril F. and Judith Shininger
   Posted Fri April 11, 2014
Dan Ratliff .........an image from the ole CLT days ......running up and down I75 and calling it data processing ......you were my wife's favorite ........sorry for your loss ......didn't know James ...but I lost a brother suddenly 54 years ago .....we are thinking of you ......I truly enjoyed working with you ......think of you every time I'm at Skyline Chili .......I had told you that after 10 years of trying ......I just couldn't get into the taste ........you said .....make torpedoes .......put a drop of hot sauce on each oyster cracker ......that hade Skyline Chili a hit of mine ......if you are ever in Lebanon, Ohio stop in.

Mary Fleming Reed
   Posted Fri April 11, 2014
I'm so deeply sorry about Jimmy. I keep seeing him laughing in the sunshine down at the creek and then suddenly jumping in the water to save one of those silly Fleming girls who went over the abutment in the spring flood. I remembered today that he and Danny were the first people to bring pizza to our house (about 1966) and they called it pie with olives on it. Sounded pretty yucky at the time. We all cherish the memories that our two families shared - and I will always see Jimmy laughing in the sunshine.

Dean and Carol Pickel
   Posted Sat April 12, 2014
I can't tell you how sad we were to hear of Jim's passing. Dean and I will keep the family and friends in our prayers. You could not have ask for a more friendly sales rep. We will miss him dearly. Bless the family with the strength to get through this tough time.

In Sympathy for you loss.
Dean and Carol

John & Jane Howington
   Posted Mon April 14, 2014
Carolyn, Heather, Holly -- We heard the news from Josh. There is no way we can know what you are going through but we wish you strength and healing. Howingtons

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