Mr. Leason Hall Ratliff

Mr. Leason Hall Ratliff, 92, of Guston, KY died Monday, February 23, 2026 at his son's residence.

He was Valedictorian of My Old Kentucky Home Class of 1951. He was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Boston, KY, he was a carpenter, he built Horse barns, ran a spreader truck service for 30 years, custom harvesting across 4 counties, bred Cows for the KABA, State Farmer FFA, a member of the Spotted Poland China Hog Registry, also a member of the Holstin Registry, and DHIA Dairy Record Keeping Association. He was a member of the Senior Citizen Club at Brandenburg, KY. He enjoyed bird hunting through the years.

He enjoyed spending time with his family whom he loved dearly. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

He was preceded in death by a brother Gale Ratliff, two sisters, Glecia LaRocca and Freda R. Thomas. A great-grandchild Reese Marie Coffey.

He is survived by three sons, David (Diane) Ratliff, Eastview, KY, Stephen (Greedith) Ratliff of Munfordville, KY and Richard (Patty) Ratliff, Wilmington, Ohio; a daughter Janet (James) Tyre of Shepherdsville, KY; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews other family members and friends.

The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2026 at Percell & Sons Funeral Home with Doug Sanders officiating. Burial to follow in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens.

Visitation after 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.

In Lieu of flowers please make donation to Hosprus of Kentucky or the charity of your choice.