Kenith Ratliff Obituary
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12/15/1954 - 10/11/2025
A simple man who, to no surprise, wrote his own obituary, "None." Well Dad, we added just a little. Kenith passed unexpectedly at the age of 70 in his community that he once worked for, rode his bike around, and walked his dogs in.
Kenith is survived by many, however to keep it short his grandchildren, Kenith and Harley (Laura Ratliff) and Isaac, Garrett, Ethan, and Abigail (Sarah & David Adkins) were his pride and joy.
"You can shed tears that I am gone, or you can smile because I have lived."
A celebration of Kenith's life will be held at Sunny Street Cafe, 277 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215 on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 4:30PM-6:30PM.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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