Rodney Keith Ratchford Obituary
The passing of Rodney Keith Ratchford (Dallas, North Carolina) occurred on October 18, 2026. Rodney, born on March 24, 1955, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rodney Keith Ratchford to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Ratchford and Shirley Ratchford. He is survived by: his wife Gail Smith Ratchford of Seneca, SC; his children, Andrea Ratchford Finger (Mike) of Lawrenceville, GA and Dr. Thomas Houston Ratchford (Hilary) of Charlotte, NC; his grandchildren, Ainsley Finger, Adalyn Ratchford, Eliana Ratchford, Gabriel Ratchford, Elliott Ratchford and Nathaniel Ratchford; and his brother Jerry Ratchford (Janet) of Stanley, NC..
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Antioch Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery (277 North St, Dallas, NC 28034). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Rodney's memory to New Hope Baptist Church, Building Fund, 4010 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672, to The ALS Association (https://alsassociation.donorsupport.co: fn%25%25%20%25%25PATTERN: ln%25%25) of SC, Team Gleason Foundation, or Touched By ALS.
