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Lawrence Ratliff Obituary

RATLIFF Lawrence E. Ratliff, age 62, of Dublin, Oh., passed away Friday, May 29, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He had 25 years of service with the Department of Labor as a Federal Compliance Officer. Preceded in death by his mother Marguerite, stepfather Lynwood, and sister Karen. Survived by Patricia, his loving wife of 31 years; his daughters, Jessica (Ben) Cullivan and Emily (Travis) Smith; granddaughter, Grace Cullivan; his dear aunt, Ruby; cousin, Robin and her family; as well as many other caring and supportive relatives and friends. Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, Oh. 43026. A private family graveside service and burial will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 5600 East Broad St., Columbus, Oh. 43202. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio, 3380 Tremont Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43221. To send condolences to the family, please visit our website at www.tiddfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2009.

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John Clark

June 2, 2009

Patty and Family:

I'am sadden to hear that Larry passed away.
I've kown him most of my life, since he justed lived down forrer ave. from me. I've got alot of memories of Larry most are good. The sadest is the time I took him to the hospital after he hurt his thumb. May GOD bless you all and keep your family strong.

Weadock Family

June 1, 2009

Patty and family:
Please know how much our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your love for Larry knew no bounds. Please know that although his mind may not have always understood, his heart knew your love for him!

Weadock Family

June 1, 2009

Patty and family: Please know our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. There is no doubt that your love for Larry allowed him peace these last years and although he may not have always known what was going on in his mind, he knew in his heart. Our prayers are with you always.

June 1, 2009

Patti and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I was so sorry to read about Larry's battle with Alzheimers.

Patti, I have thought of you and Larry a lot recently as my daughter has been living at UC and I remember you and Larry living in the area. You were both very kind to me when Karen was married to my father, Jack, and your kindness has stayed with me since my Dad passed away in 1976.

With caring thoughts, Jodi (Carter) Hall

Ms Long

May 31, 2009

My condolences goes out to the Ratliff family. Take comfort in knowing Jesus opened the way to everylasting life. There will be a time when death will be no more.
Revelation 21:4

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