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Paul Ratliff Obituary
Battle Creek
Age 63, died Friday, April 7, 2017, at his residence. Paul was born on November 29, 1953, in Battle Creek, the son of James and Alaine ( Grant) Ratliff. Paul was a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1971 and then received his Associates Degree in Business from Kellogg Community College. In 1974 he married the former Brenda K. Kimble who survives. Paul was currently employed as Facilities Director for Bronson Battle Creek. He spent 45 years working for the Battle Creek Health System. He enjoyed golfing, gardening and being outdoors. Surviving are his children, Chris Ratliff, Corey (Stacy) Ratliff, Melanie (Charlie) Warren, Monica (Darek) Simonds and Meredith (Dustin) Edgell; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Donald, Dale and Brian Ratliff and a sister, Debbie Salinas. He was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 to 8:00 p.m., at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to The Haven of Rest Ministries. www.henryfuneralhome.org
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Adam Essar
April 16, 2017
Shocked and saddened. Paul was a great man and terrific to work with. Prayers for Paul and his family. He will be dearly missed.
Patricia Davis Brazzle
April 12, 2017
Rest In Peace Paul. You will be missed by all of us. Love, Your Cousin, Patti.
Cindy Roddy
April 12, 2017
Praying for all the family....Brian, I'm sorry for the loss of your brother....
Marty Thompson
April 12, 2017
My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy going out the Ratliff family and those at Bronson Battle Creek!
Jim and Phyllis Quinn
April 11, 2017
Our sincere sympathy to all of the Ratliff family. It was our pleasure to have known and worked with Paul for many years. He was a fine man, and as many have said who lived for his family. After retirement (Director Plant Operations) I always enjoyed running into Paul at the hospital and sharing memories . He will be missed by many friends and family. We regret not being able to personally conveying our condolences. May you have some peace and comfort in your memories with Paul.
Jasen English
April 11, 2017
Paul was the nicest, kindest person you could ever meet. Was truly a professional at work. A remarkable person that always got the job done. A true gentleman. Will be deeply miss. My condolences to the family.
Laura Lewis
April 11, 2017
Paul was one of the great dads and overall amazing person. He was just nice to be around and always had time for all the kids in and out of his house all day. He was one of the best people I've ever known. He will be so missed. Thoughts and prayers to all of Paul's family. We will all be thinking of you.
Paul Simonds
April 10, 2017
Will always remember how much Paul enjoyed family, life and golf. Way too soon for him to go. He will be missed.
Daniel Marko
April 10, 2017
The Ratliff family always treated me as one of their own. Paul and Brenda made me feel at home whenever I felt I didn't have one. Their family has always been an inspiration to me. Paul will be greatly missed by all. Peace be with you. I love you all.
Kris Wolverton
April 10, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I had the blessing of working with Paul back in the Leila days. Praying you all find peace in the midst of your grief.
Judy Reed
April 10, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathies at this time. My prayers go out for you.
Mike Nofs
April 10, 2017
Paul was a very fun and loving person. I met Paul in the 7th grade at Northwestern Jr. High School. For the next six years we became very good friends, After graduation and I believe it was in the spring of 1972 Paul , Craig Schafer, Mark Dykens and I went on spring break to Daytona Beach, Florida. All 4 of us had the best time of our lives. We had no money, on the way home for gas or oil for the car that burnt more oil then gas. And to make it home we put together 70 cents we found on the car floor boards to fill up with oil. We laughed our heads off.
Paul will be truly missed and I know that from the beginning of meeting Brenda his wife he loved her as he said so many times back then.
Paul was always giving and laughing and had the best disposition for everybody he came in contact with. What a great man. Paul you were taken to early. I am just sorry we didn't keep in touch more. I will miss you a lot. May you rest in peace my friend as you did a great job of being a wonderful person to all.
Matt De Vries
April 10, 2017
I want to extend my sincere sympathy to the extended Ratliff family during this time. Your family will be kept in my thoughts and prayers.
Matt De Vries
Bronson Healthcare Group
April 10, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are sent your way!
-The Pennock family
Dr and Mrs Charlie Palumbo
April 10, 2017
Prayers sent for God's comfort
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