Richard Dean Ratcliff Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 2, 2025, at the age of 93, Richard Dean Ratcliff of Shallotte, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Dean Ratcliff to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Everett Ratcliff and Nettie Ratcliff; and his wife Dolores Ratcliff. He is survived by: his children, Dena Ratcliff Beard of Wilmington, NC, David J. Ratcliff (Sandra) of Wilmington, NC and Richard D. Ratcliff Jr. (Deborah) of Riegelwood, NC; his siblings, Frank Ratcliff (Nancy) of Colombus, Ohio, Anna Faye Atkins of Colombus, Ohio and Ken; his sisters-in-law, Gloria Larson of Calabash, NC, Peggy Lewis of Wilmington, NC and Brenda White of Loris, SC; and his grandsons, David Beard, Trey Ratcliff, Wesely Ratcliff, Taylor Ratcliff, Carson Ratcliff and Casey Ratcliff. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Sharon Methodist Church.

Memorial gifts may be made to Sharon Methodist Church or Lower Cape Fear Life Center.