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Funeral services for Ben C. Ratcliff, Jr., 77, of Rayville, LA were held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Bro. Rod Shipp officiating. Interment was in the Antioch Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.
Mr. Ben was born September 24, 1946 in Rayville, LA and passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 in Rayville, LA. He was a veteran with the United States Marines. He is preceded by his wife, Michi Ratcliff; parents, Ben and Ruth Ratcliff; and uncles and aunt, J.B. and Ruby Ratcliff and Herman Ratcliff.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Shirley Ratcliff of Rayville, LA; son, Marcus Ratcliff and wife Lorrie of Bixby, OK; stepsons, Frank Lane of Rayville, LA and Lee Lane and wife, Heather of Rayville, LA; grandchildren, Alexa Ratcliff and fiancé, Conner, Jacob Ratcliff and wife, Ally, Piper Ratcliff, Josie Ratcliff, Mackenzie Arnold and husband, Noah, Lee Lane II, and Amy Lane; great grandchildren, Lydia Palotta, Bishop Ratcliff, and Charlotte Ratcliff; siblings, Sharon Harris, Willie “Buddy” Ratcliff, Gary Lynn Ratcliff, and Nancy Hill and husband, Elvin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were David Head, Randy Head, Cleo Head, Frank Lane, Lee Lane II, and Jacob Ratcliff.
Honorary pallbearers were Eddie Stokes and Lee Lane.
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