Jasper Dayton Ratcliff Jr.

Jasper Dayton Ratcliff Jr. obituary, LaPlace, LA

Jasper Dayton Ratcliff Jr.

Jasper Ratcliff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Millet-Guidry Funeral Home - LaPlace on Jan. 14, 2026.
Jasper Dayton Ratcliff, Jr. passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the age of 83. He was born in McComb, MS and was a longtime resident of LaPlace, LA. Jasper was a 1962 graduate of Leon Godchaux High School, served in the U. S. Army 82nd Airborne Division, and retired from Dupont Chemical.

Beloved husband of 55 years to Sandra Gendron Ratcliff. Loving father of Felicia Ratcliff Cambre (Kenny) and Rhett Dayton Ratcliff (Cigi). Grandfather "Boo" to Mila Ratcliff. Son of the late Jasper Dayton Ratcliff and Ruby Estelle Henderson Ratcliff. Brother of the late Annette Ratcliff Nettles. Son-in-law of the late Dowie and Annabelle Gendron. Brother-in-law of Anne Iris Terrio (Barry), Nancy Holmes (Barry), Gerrie Cox (Henry), Dowie Gendron II, David Gendron and the late Glenda Arcuri (Len) and Sundy Fitch. Also survived by longtime hunting buddy, Daniel "Magoo" Migliore, and by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the Memorial Service to immediately follow at 12:00 p.m.

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January 18, 2026

Marsha Howard posted to the memorial.

January 17, 2026

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January 15, 2026

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Marsha Howard

January 18, 2026

Sending my condolences to family.

Sam Cartozzo

January 17, 2026

So very sorry to hear of JD's passing. Prayers and sympathy to the family of a truly nice fellow. JD was one of the very first people I worked with and trained under at DuPont. His patience , compassion and willingness to help me anytime just proved the kind of man he was. Always a fun time with him on or off the job. We enjoyed many of the same type of things. I will always fondly remember our hunting and fishing times we spent together. I truly regret not seeing him over the past few years. I ask God to bless & be with Mrs Sandra and his family at this time.

Wilbert Tregre Jr.

January 15, 2026

My Sympathy to JD's family. It was a pleasure to work together with him in the laboratory at Dupont. It was also fun to talk sports and fishing with him at Planet Fitness. I will truly miss him.

Wilbert Tregre Jr.

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