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In loving memory of
Jack Ratliff
January 8, 1944 - November 28, 2014
Jack Ratliff also known as J.R. or Pamp age 70 had his final Thanksgiving meal with his immediate family presenton Thursday. On Friday, November 28th, he went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior.
Jack is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patty (Mason) Ratliff, two sons, Tony (Kathy) Ratliff, of Fishers, and Randy (Elizabeth) Ratliff, of Greenfield; two brothers Jim (Carol) and Rick (Sandy); step-sister, Roslyn (Bob) McCarty; step-brother, Russell (Virginia) Carter; and his seven grandchildren Ashley, Bryce, Chase, Dory, Blake, Brooke and Bailey.
Jack was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the military for a total of twenty-one years. He loved his country and the American flag. He felt one of his biggest accomplishments in life was servings his country in Desert Storm while his boys went to college. Jack retired from Indiana Bell and until recently, owned Home Calls. Jack loved living on the lake, fishing, playing cards with friends, an honest round of golf and spending time in Panama City Beach Florida.
Jack always liked being in control and taking charge, but he also said, God has a plan and he was okay with that. He knew the songs he wanted played at his funeral, the clothes he wanted to be buried in and the pictures to be included on his tombstone. He liked to do things his way and would always give you his honest opinion. Jack Ratliff was raised in Fairmount, and was the son of the late George James and the late Bonnie (Ballenger) Ratliff-Carter. He was a member at Morris Chapel Church and attended North Webster United Methodist Church. He belonged to Fairmount American Legion Post 313, the Masonic Lodge 635, Elkhart DAV and Huntington VFW Jack was a graduate of Fairmount High School Class of 1961.
Arrangements are being entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, IN 46928. Family and friends may visit the family at the Fairmount Chapel on Tuesday, December 2 from 4:00 8:00 p.m. A military walkthrough will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. and Masonic Services at 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be at the Fairmount Chapel on Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. with Byron Kaiser, Bob Daily, and Holly White officiating. Military and Committal Services will be immediately following at Park Cemetery, Fairmount.
Memorial contributions may be made to North Webster United Methodist Church, the Fairmount Veterans Memorial, or the Wounded Warrior Project in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ArmesHuntFuneralHome.com
Tributes
"We are so sorry for your loss, Jack was a wonderful man and school friend. We are unable to come as we are back in NC but will miss him and will remember family in out prayers."
"Patty and Family We are so sorry for your lost Blessings to you and your family Fay, Robert and Ruth Greer"
"I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers be you Tony and all of your family."
"I worked with Jack in the U.S. Air Force at Minot AFB N. Dak. He was a hard working, fun loving man. Barb and I attended Jack & Patty"s wedding. Jack was very dedicated to his family & his country. Great man! We remained in contact for 50 years and had several reunions, the most recent being this year in June. We love Jack & Patty and will miss him very much. Patty, always remember we love you and are there if you need us."
"Although I only know you through my next door neighbors, Beverly and Richard Young, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
"A dear Christian friend and a snowbird golfing partner has left us too soon. Our hearts are with the family in this time of deep loss. Jack's friendly smile will be deeply missed this winter in the local haunts he visited. May the Peace of the Lord be with you Patti and yor family."
"So sorry for your loss your family is in my prayers"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. May you find comfort and peace in the days to come. Cherish the memories and the fun times..."
"Patty, Randy, Tony & family. May you feel God's loving presence and strength. Thinking of you and praying. Many good memories as neighbors and friends growing up in Fairmount. God bless. Pete & Carolyn King"
"Patty and Family, we were so sorry to hear of Jack's illness and his passing...a co-worker who became a good friend...please accept our condolences "
"We are saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Our hearts are with you Patty in this time of sorrow. We are going to miss Jack so much when we come to the lake. It was a joy to see him on the rider with a beaming smile to say hello. Thanks for all the help specially when we were new to the lake. Mini and John Mathew"
"Our deepest sympathy to Patty and the Ratliff family. Jack has always been a caring and loving member of the royal Family Kid's Camp family. We will truly miss him in the Wood Shop and at the Fish Hole. God bless all of you."
"Dear Patty, I was saddened with the news of the passing of Jack. May you and your family find comfort in the remembering of all the fun times and with the knowledge that you will be together again. Many blessings."
"Dear Patty: I'm so sorry to learn about Jack's death. He was a wonderful person and I'm grateful for getting to know him at Royal Family Kids Camp. This year he did such a wonderful job with our girls and fishing. Three of the 5 girls we had in our cabin won the most fish caught, the biggest fish caught and the most variety of fish caught. He would get so excited for the girls and explain all about the fish to them. The camp is gong to miss this special man. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. My heart felt sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless you with peace."
"I am so thankful that I got to spend some time with Patty and Jack this summer in Texas. I believe it was a God-send. Prayers are with the family."
"Patty, Tony, Randy, and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your Husband, Dad, and Grandfather. Jack was a wonderful man and will be missed by many."
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"I am so blessed to have known Jack. He showed God's love to so many Royal Family Campers and all the volunteers. He will truly be missed by all of us. Patty you are in my prayers."
"Patty, you have been constant in my thoughts and prayers since I received word of Jack's illness and passing. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers for a very long time. Even though I live far away, I'm as close as your phone should you need an old friend to cry with. I am so sorry for your loss. Linda"
"My sincere sympathy to the Ratliff family. Thinking of you..."
"To the family of Jack , I served with Jack at Grissom and he truely loved his country and his family just wanted to thank you for sharing him during his time in th AF he was missed when he retired"
"Patty and the boys, we send our sympathy and memories of Jack to you. Jack always wanted the best for you. Take care of each other and share those memories with each other. You can be proud of your husband and dad. Love, Mel and Liz"
"Patty, I am so sorry for your loss, but we know he is in a better place with our Lord. Will keep you &your family in my prayers. Your friend Susie "
"We will remember Jack as a hard worker that took great pride in maintaining a beautiful home and lawn. Jack set the standard for the rest of his neighbors. Jack would ride by our home on his lawn mower or utility car and wave hello, sometimes taking a break by stopping and having a little conversation with us about world events, investing, golf or which fertilizer to use to get the best results. One of our favorite replies to each other while working in our yards was to look up and yell across to each other Are we having any fun yet? There is so much to miss and remember about Jack but we feel very fortunate that he was a part of our lives. We will miss his company, our card games, our visits and our many adventures together. We will miss you, Terry and Shirley Lamb "
"Our hearts and prayers are with you. I've been remembering Jack's baptism and so glad to have been a part of that journey with him."
"Dear Patty, So very sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Patty I was so very sorry to hear of Jack's passing and so grateful I got to spend the time with you both last spring. Although I had not seen Jack in many years until that time I never forgot what a Great guy he was and often reflect on the hours we spent working together and just trying to stay out of trouble. Those times will always be dear to my heart. May Blessings be with you and the family at this time and in the future. "
"Dear Tony and family, My mom called me today to share with me the loss of your dad. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I cannot be there in person to express my sympathy, please know that my thoughts and prayers are sent to you and your family. Wishing you strength and peace in the days ahead. Sincerely, Linda Sickman MGHS Class of 1986"
"My deepest sympathy to the Ratliff family for the loss of Jack. I dont recall what year it was, but I saw him at the Legion in Fairmount and he wasnt sure who I was at first because I hadnt seen him for so long. But when I told him who I was he got the biggest smile on his face and started laughing. Then he gave me a great big hug and we sat and talked for a couple hours. I will always remember this!"
"All of my prayers of support go out to the Ratliff family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was so proud of his boys and grandkids and I so enjoyed running into him and Patty and hearing all about them. May those of us left behind make him proud by carrying on with kindness, a sense of duty, and the strength to do what is right."
"I am so sorry for your loss Patty Tony Randy and families....I have such good memories with him and all of you up at the lake and at the legion....I remember him being such a cool dad!! Thoughts and many prayers to your entire family."
"Thinking so very much of you during this time Patty, Tony and Randy. My heart goes out to you. Have strength."
"We are thinking of you all with our prayers and sympathy."
"Patty and family, there are no words that I can say to make this pain go away! Just please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jack was truly a wonderful man, and he will be missed by so many. His smile, his heart, and his love for you was so great. When ever he looked at you, or talked about Tony, Randy and his grand children you could see his love and hear it in his voice. Like my dad, Jack's love for God, his family and his country was important to him. I will always cherish the times and the memories that I spent with both of you (dancing, eating ice cream, the beach). May God wrap His loving arms around you and your family and give you comfort and peace. Love the both of you always."