Walter Ray Rateliff
Walter Ray Rateliff
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Born on November 29th, 1953 to Hazel and James Rateliff. Walter was married to Barbara Rainwater (Rateliff) and together they had 6 children.
He is survived by his girlfriend Donita Zahn; his children, Kimberly Evonne Holmes, Walter Ray Rateliff Jr. (Melissa), Tina Diane Embrey, James Edward Rateliff, Christopher Lynn Rateliff, and Jennifer Leanne Taylor all of Texarkana TX; His grandchildren, Crystal Martin, Debra Embrey, Angel May, Bradley Embrey, Christopher Lynn Rateliff Jr., Camry Rateliff, Lexie Taylor, Braden Taylor, Jase Taylor, Karla Rateliff, Devin Rateliff, Tanner Lacefield, and
Tyler Lacefield; Sisters, Lavonne Kirtley, Patricia Sutton, and Barbara Hinds; and a number of great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Walter was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Rateliff; Brother, Hank Rateliff; Sisters, Voncile Matthews, Carolyn Price, Madean Hoover, Louise Johnson, Zonnie Mangum, and Diane Williams.
A celebration of Walter's life will be held at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Shana Potts
December 7, 2025
I will always remember that English Leather you'd put on after a shower lol and combed that hair like James Dean!! My Uncle Ray ! Love you forever! Watch over us UNC
April Mitchell
December 6, 2025
Ray the time I spent with you and your family I always admired your patience and kindness . You impacted my life for the better. There was always a warm place to lay your head or hot meal for who ever you saw that needed . My thoughts and prayers go to all the family
Sharon Dawson
December 6, 2025
Love you big ray now you are with Barbara like you wanted y´all fly high with the angels
Sharon Dawson
December 6, 2025
You will be missed but not forgotten love ya Sharon Dawson
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Christy
December 5, 2025
Sending prayers for your family!
Christy, Dennis Rainwater's daughter
Jennifer Leann Taylor rateliff
December 5, 2025
I love you so much daddy I to big picture of you and mama made so I can see you and her face and talk with you all my days
Lavonne kirtley
December 5, 2025
Love You Always Bubba
Lavonne kirtley
December 5, 2025
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