BILLY JOE RATLIFF 1934-2005 LAWRENCE COUNTY Billy Joe Ratliff, 71, of Louisa, died Saturday, Nov. 26, at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa. Born Jan. 14, 1934, in Lawrence County, he was a son of the late Hobert K. and Dixie Vanhoose Ratliff. He was a retired mechanic and a U.S. Army veteran. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna L. Howard Ratliff, in 1998; and a sister, Phylliss Gene Ratliff. Survivors include a son, Hobert Randell "Randy" Ratliff of Louisa; two brothers, Burns Lee Ratliff of Whitehouse, and James Hubert Ratliff of Louisa; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 28, at Jones-Preston Funeral Home Chapel, Paintsville, with Dale Rife officiating. Burial was in Cumbo Cemetery, West Van Lear, under direction of Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Big Sandy News Wednesday Nov.30 2005
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