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John Ratliff Obituary
April 12, 1958 - August 7, 2023
John "Art" Ratliff, 65, beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother and Son, passed away on Monday afternoon, August 7, 2023, at his home.
A true character that brought laughter and joy to every room and party he attended. He was the kind of man that everyone had a favorite story about and jumped at the opportunity to share. He will be missed by all of those who were lucky enough to enjoy his company.
Art was born April 12th, 1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Tulsa Public Schools, graduating from Will Rogers High School, where he was an accomplished wrestler.
He was preceded in death by wife, Lori Evelyn Ratliff; brother, Douglas Ratliff; and father, Kenneth Ratliff. He is survived by son, Doug and wife, Emily; daughter, Lindsay; and son, Cody; grandchildren, Aubreail, Jordan, Marcus, Gabriel, Zae'Shaun, Paris, London and Ava; mother, Dorothy; siblings, Kenneth and Judy, Don and Alice, Debra and Harlan; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023, at North Sheridan Church of Christ.
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Memories and Condolences
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Peggy (Hauser) Mockett
August 14, 2023
I knew this man as John in High School. He was always kind and had time no matter how busy he might have been at the moment you encountered him. He seemed to have a gentle spirit and strength to share with others even in his youth.
Shannon Brown
August 11, 2023
We met Art & Lori when our kids went to Barnard Elementary School. Both parents were very active in their kids school, baseball & softball lives. Scouts & Campfire. They were both active. After Lori passes, Art continued to support his kids & grands. He was a very nice guy & he will be missed by all of us who knew him. Doug, Lindsey & Cody, so sorry for your loss of your dad was one of a kind!
Love to your family from
Russell, Shannon. Ty & Valery Brown.
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