It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Edward Ratcliff (Veedersburg, Indiana), who passed away on May 1, 2019, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Ratcliff to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Everett Ratcliff and Olia Ratcliff (Wright); his siblings, Joe, Vester, Charles Ratcliff and Geneva Chamness; and his significant other Nancy Allen.

He is survived by : his former life partner Bobbie Blankenbeckler; his daughters, Valerie Hoagland (Carl) of Veedersburg, Renee Keller (Neil) of Covington and Jami Bryan (Bruce) of Homer, Illinois; his grandchildren, Adam Hoagland (Shannon) of Veedersburg, Eli Hoagland (Casey) of Veedersburg, Seth Hoagland (Tab) of Veedersburg, Justin Minick (Cori) of Pace, Chase Bryan (Alison) and Bailey Bryan of Homer, Illinois; his great grandchildren, Dallas, Laney, Skyler, Brailey Hoagland, Mason, Ella Grace Minick, Mackenzy and Cody Linville; and his stepchildren, Rex Beck (Donna), Rick Beck (Lynn), Rhonda Kelley, Ryan Beck (Penny) and Roger Beck (Crystal). He is also survived by step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital or American Legion Post #288.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dickerson Funeral Home