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Robert Andrew "Andy" RATCHFORD

St. Petersburg, Florida

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RATCHFORD, Robert Andrew "Andy"60, was born February 23, 1958 in Tampa to the late Retta Jo Ratchford and Lawrence A. Ratchford, MD, passed away April 30, 2018 in Tampa, after complications from cancer. He was born and raised in Tampa, attending Christ the King School, and then graduating from...

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Discovered the photo contents in a desk I purchased a few years ago and forgot them until I rediscovered them today... if Andy has a relative who gets this notification, I´d love to return this to you... send your mailing address to [email protected]. Otherwise I will send it to JHS after the Holiday season...

A big heart and so kind with such a warm smile. My family looked forward every year to his Christmas gatherings. My payers to his family and his boys .

My Thoughts and prayers are with each of you today and the months to come:Larry, Joe,Pat and Tom and your families - Your brother was taken from us too soon. Take comfort in knowing that he is at peace with God, and his humility,generosity and kind spirit will be a legacy to treasure.


Andy was a great schoolmate, teammate and fraternity brother. Some of my best memories from Jesuit were from our three years together on the Tiger football team offensive line. Andy was the rock the rest of the line built on. You will be missed, my Brother! Heartfelt condolences to the Ratchford clan.

Andy, I remember serving Mass with you at CKS and the fellowship at Jesuit! My condolences from the Perri family 76'.

My sincere sympathy and condolences to the Ratchford Family, his two sons Andy and Bob who rocked his world.From the first time i met Andy in the "swamp"in Aug of 1972 he was a CLASS ACT.Thank You my Brother for all the great times we shared.No one will every do a better 29 trap. You rest now, the hard part is over, the pain is over and you are going HOME now. You put up a gallant fight, one we're all proud of. Till we are reunited you will always be in my heart. I love you my friend God...

My deepest sympathies to the entire Ratchford family.

When I hear the name "Andy Ratchford", I smile and think of the ultimate "Gator", teammate, friend, and man of strong faith and character.

Rest in peace, my friend!

Andy was a great man, great dad and brother. It was an honor knowing him. My condolences to the family.

You will be missed Andy! Thank you for all you did for us. Condolences and prayers from the Modesitt Family.