Andy Russell Ratliff

1921 - 2017

Andy Russell Ratliff obituary, 1921-2017, Beavercreek, OH

BORN

1921

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd

Dayton, Ohio

Andy Ratliff Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 6, 2017.

Andy Russell Ratliff, age 96 of Dayton, a long-time resident of Trinity Community, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Trinity. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 70 years, Elizabeth Ratliff in 2016. He is survived by one daughter, Patricia Jones and husband Jerry, a son, Neal Ratliff and wife Sharon, and six grandchildren: Greg (Ronda), Doug (Melanie), Jason, Justin, Joshua (Megan) and Marissa. Five great grandchildren also survive him: Peyton, Wyatt, Avery, Camden and Cooper. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A US Army veteran of World War II, Andy was a member of Dayton Pentecostal Church of God and retired from Frigidaire in 1969 after more than 20 years of service. He was also a Pentecostal minister, preaching the word of God. His family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Trinity Community for the compassionate care they provided for Andy for the last several years. Friends may call at the Tobias Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. on Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 1:30 PM on Thursday, August 10, 2017 with Rev. Jon Gibson officiating. Interment will be in Valley View Memorial Gardens following the funeral. Condolences for the family can be made at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.

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August 9, 2017

Jerry Young

NEAL, I AM SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY .

August 8, 2017

Sara Woodhull

Neal and Sharon - I a so sorry for the passing of Neal's dad - what an incredible long life. I wish you peace and prayers for healing.

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3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432

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Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432

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