Doc Bill Obituary
We bid farewell to Doc Bill (Pikeville, Kentucky), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 16, 2025 at the age of 98. Doc touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Doc Bill to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Lurlene Elkins Ratliff. He is survived by: his daughters, Dr. Mary Jo Ratliff (Chris Fleniken) of Pikeville and Billie Susan Mueller (Tim) of Louisville; his stepson Michael Lee Settle of Pikeville; his sister Mary Sallie Bellamy of Richmond; his grandchildren, Nicholas Andrew Mueller (Hanna), Christopher Allen Mueller, Samantha Nicole Mueller, William Connor Fleniken and Alexander Lee Fleniken; and his caregiver Melissa Ratliff.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the University of Pikeville, 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 or First Presbyterian Church of Pikeville, 508 Cedar Creek Road, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501.
