Billy Ratliff
January 5, 1946 – May 30, 2023
Billy (Bill) Ratliff, Chesterfield Virginia, 77, entered eternal life on May 30, 2023, peacefully at home in the care of Bristol Hospice and surrounded by family.
Bill was born January 5, 1946, in Richlands, Virginia to the late Edward and Gertie McClanahan Ratliff. He recently devoted his life to God and was a member of the Southwest Church of Christ. Bill graduated from the University of Tennessee. His previous employment included 4-H teacher, district manager for Southern States Co-op, and he retired from Model Realty but continued to manage rental properties. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, hunting, and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Judy (Dolly) Shuler Ratliff of Chesterfield, VA; one daughter, Roma Lee Ratliff Christopher (Allen) Harriman, TN; two sons, Anthony Ratliff (Tammy), Chesterfield, VA, and Billy Ratliff (Crystal), Midlothian, VA; six grandchildren, Hunter Ratliff, Powhatan, VA, Samantha Ratliff, Chesterfield, VA, Tanner Ratliff, Midlothian, VA, Halee Ratliff, Powhatan, VA, Bryant Ratliff, Chesterfield, VA, and Whitley Ratliff, Midlothian, VA; two brothers, Ralph Ratliff, Cape Coral, FL, and Eddie Ratliff (Elaine), Naples, FL; four sisters, Gaynelle Thompson, Richlands, VA, Loretta Vanover, Oak Ridge, TN, Myrtle Echols (David), North Chesterfield, VA, and Alita Whited, Belfast, VA; and several nieces and nephew.
A viewing will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023, at Southwest Church of Christ, 5340 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Expression of sympathy may be made to Southwest Church of Christ, 5340 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA, and the American Cancer Society.
The family wishes to extend their appreciation to family, friends, co-workers, and Bristol Hospice for their love and support during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Love and prayers, Bubba and Debbie
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping Dolly and family in prayers as you face the days and months ahead. Keep your memories in your hearts and he’ll be with you forever.
Eddie, Gaynelle, and Alita, So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincere, Alice and Jack
So sorry about your loss Dolly. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
My condolences to the Ratliff family.
Our deepest sympathies we will keep you and your family our prayers. Kyle and Anneliese.
I am so sorry. I will be praying for you as you navigate through the next days, weeks and months ahead.
Faye Manson
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and all your family in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry you and the family had to go through what you did. I know how very much you hurt and how much y’all will miss Bill.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.I am so sorry for your loss keep your memories close God will give you the strength you will need.
Bill and my father worked together with Southern States and they were good friends beyond that. Anothony, Billy, and I were kids growing up then. So to me Bill was like a favorite Uncle. He was such a character. Great with a punchline. He always made things interesting and enjoyable. I don’t think we ever saw him that we didn’t have at least a couple stories to tell afterwards and more often than not, a lot more than two. They were fun times that I will never forget, always reminding me with a laugh and a smile. It was an honor and a blessing to have known him. We will see him again someday.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
So very sorry Dolly & Ratliff family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go forward.
Dolly, Anthony, Billy, Roma Lee and family, My heart aches for your loss. Like a bird singing in the rain let “Grateful Memories” survive in your time of sorrow. May God be very close as you all go forward in this difficult time. Love and Prayers, Marilyn
So so sorry Dolly. Sending prayers for you and all of your loved ones.
May your sweet memories and faith get you through this sad time.
Love and prayers for the Ratliff family! I am so sorry for your loss!
Praying God will guid your family though this very difficult time in your life. Know that so many of our church family have in our hearts and prayers.