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Paul Ratliff Obituary

Paul Richard Ratliff passed Monday at the age of 75 at home in Lizton, Indiana. Born December 11, 1932, in Lizton, he was the son of the late Percy and Eunice Ratliff. Paul served our country in the Army from 1953 to 1955, and he retired from Allisons Transmission after 30 years of service in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Loveless Ratliff; sister, Phyllis Bodfish; son, Ken Ratliff; daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Don Bough and Cindy and Marc Dickerson. He was blessed with nine grandchildren, Mandi, Dan, Jessica, Stefanie, Jason, John, Kristy, Cheyenne, and DJ plus three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Trevor and Emma. A celebration of life will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at their home at 833 West 625 North in Lizton. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Lizton K of P Cemetery Lizton. Porter Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: The American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Online condolences may be made at www.robertporterfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Sep. 23, 2008.

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