James Robert Ratliff Sr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Robert Ratliff Sr. of Owingsville, Kentucky, departing on November 24, 2025 at the age of 90. James Robert leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Robert Ratliff Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Ratliff Sr. and Elva Griffey Ratliff; his siblings, Arthur Ratliff Jr. and Geneva Gross; and his nephew Jimmy Johnson.
He is survived by: his wife Betty Joyce Ratliff; his children, Rogie Coyle (Brenda) of Owingsville, Brenda Sorrell (Phillip) of Owingsville and James Robert "Bobby" Ratliff Jr. (Karen) of Owingsville; his grandchildren, Brandon Coyle (Tera), Robbie Coyle (Christy), Phillip Sorrell (Amanda), Matthew Sorrell (Megan), James Robert "Trey" Ratliff III (Morgan) and Will Ratliff; his great grandchildren, Ayden Coyle, Owen Coyle, Hudson Coyle, Taylan Sorrell (Lilly), Ava Sorrell, Hunter McCoy, Hannah McCoy, Hadlee Sorrell, Holden Sorrell and Marlowe Ratliff; his great great grandchild Crossten Sorrell; and his brothers, Mike Ratliff (Jodie) of Preston and Roger Ratliff of Lexington. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
