Bobby Charles Ratliff

Bobby Charles Ratliff obituary, Hico, TX

Bobby Charles Ratliff

Bobby Ratliff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harvest Hills Funeral Home on Dec. 19, 2024.

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Bobby Charles Ratliff born October 4, 1932, to parents J.B. "Dugan" and Virgie (Matlock) Ratliff, passed away December 18, 2024, at age 92. Bobby graduated from Hico High School, Tarlton Collage and Texas Tech with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Bobby's career led him to work for Milley Trailor Company, IRS for 33 years as branch Manager, Vip Travel and R & R Professional Land Service, as bookkeeper. Officiated Southwest Conference and Big 12 football and critiqued officials, and coached baseball. Bobby also served his country in the US Army during the Koren War.
Bobby enjoyed family gathering, playing music with family and friends, golf, water skiing, playing softball, card games, attending grandkids sporting events, dance, UIL competitions, and racing his stock car.
Preceding Bobby in death were his parents, his wife Shirely Ratliff, grandson Bobby Caleb Graves and son-in-law Brad Graves.
Surviving Bobby are daughters Vickie Ratliff and Kay Graves, grandchildren Lee Sims and wife Taylor, Josh Graves and wife Kylan and Danielle Graves. Bobby is also survived by ten great grandchildren.
Visitation from 10am until services a 11am, Monday, December 23, 2024, at Harvest Hills Funeral Home with Curt Plaxco officiating followed by burial at Hico Cemetery with military honors.

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