Nicholas "Nick" Ray Ratchford
Nicholas "Nick" Ray Ratchford
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Nicholas "Nick" Ray Ratchford, 27, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Nick was a loving son, brother, grandson, and friend. His greatest passions in life was fishing and his dogs & his cat buddy. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He liked to play his video games and loved to be outside camping and going to the park. Nick will truly be missed by anyone and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He was born on February 21, 1998 in Louisville, Kentucky to Keith and Anne (Harvey) Ratchford. He is preceded in death by his Father, Keith Ratchford, Mother, Anne Marie Harvey, and Grandmother, Karen Irene Harvey.
Nick is survived by his loving family, Step-Dad, Jessie McFall; Sisters, Alison and Jessica McFall; Grandfather, William Joseph Harvey, Sr.; as well as a host of family, and friends to cherish his memory forever.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Funeral Service will be at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel.
The family requests that contributions in Nick's memory be made to the charity of your choice.
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