Gerald J. Ratchford Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald J. Ratchford (Charlotte, North Carolina), who passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald J. Ratchford to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Michael Ratchford, Nancy Togher and Eileen Ratchford of Scranton, PA.; and his parents, James Ratchford and Irene Ratchford.
He is survived by: his wife Rita S. Ratchford; his children, Michele Jean-Jumeau of Charlotte, Gerald S. Ratchford (Janet) of Charlotte and Melissa Johnson (Eric) of Thomasville, GA; his grandchildren, Gabriel Jean-Jumeau (Nan) of Charlotte, NC, Mike Jean-Jumeau of Charlotte, John Ratchford, Jordan Ratchford of Charlotte, NC, Ashlee Johnson of Gadsden, Riley and Andrew Johnson of Thomasville, GA; and his sister Alyce Joyce of Leigh Acres. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gerald J. "Jerry" Ratchford and Rita S. Ratchford Endowed Scholarship at Villanova University. Donations can be made at http://www.villanova.edu. writing in the scholarship description above or checks can be mailed to Villanova University, University Advancement, Riley Hall, 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085.
