Funeral services for Joseph E. Ratcliff will be on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Franklin Funeral Home in Meadville, MS, at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery in McCall Creek, MS. Bro. Travis Touchstone will be officiating the services with Franklin Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be at Franklin Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will continue at Franklin Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.
Mr. Ratcliff, 83, of McCall Creek, MS, passed from this life on Monday, February 20, 2017, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 10, 1933, in Franklin County, MS, to John H. and Ollie Dixon Ratcliff. He served his country in the US Army; worked for many years at Armstrong Tire and Rubber; and enjoyed raising cattle, deer hunting, and riding his three wheeler. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Preceding him in death were his parents, John H. and Ollie Dixon Ratcliff; son, Glenn E. Ratcliff; daughter, Brenda Ratcliff Walker; and brother, Tom Ratcliff.
Survivors are his son, Ricky A. Ratcliff and wife Hilda of McCall Creek, MS; brother, John Ratcliff of New Orleans, LA; 4 grandchildren, Michael, Ericka, Betty and Joseph; 2 step-grandchildren, Lee and Christy; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers, Shannon, Whitney, and Donna and the staff of Camellia Hospice.