John Ratliffe, 84 of Ashdown, AR passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his home. John was born July 21, 1937 in Hope, AR. He retired from Posey Mobile Homes in Texarkana, TX. He was a deacon at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Ashdown, AR.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Sinyard and Adell Hamilton of Fulton, AR. His wife Eloise Ratliffe and son Michael Ratliffe of Ashdown, AR.
Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Carolyn Sinyard of Fulton, AR. Daughter and son-in-law, Carla Lumpkin and James Rivers of Ashdown, AR, Daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Garry Bodkin of Ashdown, AR. Son and daughter-in-law, David and Cindy Ratliffe of Fulton, AR. 11 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. One very special cousin Auther Bright of Ashdown, AR and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services will be 10am Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at East Memorial Chapel-Downtown with Rev. Kenny Polk officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown.
Family will receive friends fro 5pm to 7pm Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the funeral home.
Family will be at 189 Section Line Rd, Ashdown, AR following the service.
Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
