James Edward Ratcliff, 85, of Rabel Mountain, Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
He was a Christian of strong Baptist faith since his youth, serving as a Sunday School teacher and most recently attending Hopewell Baptist Church.
Jim worked in the Chemical Industry for 30 years, retiring as a Plant Manager. Many will remember him from his years spent in motorcycle, car, RV and boat sales in the Charleston area. He most enjoyed living and working on his farm. He pursued multiple hobbies and business ventures into his retirement years.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ed and Margie Ratcliff.
Jim is survived by his wife, Anna; children Jim Ratcliff, Jr. (Andrea), Mike (Patty) Ratcliff, Linda (Doug) Moran, Charlie Peters, Kenny (Kim) Peters and Babbe (Stan) Shaver; sister, Dot Myers; fourteen grandchildren, Andria Allen, Michael Webb, Cody Peters, Chris White, Blake Ratcliff, Kaley Pearcy, Brittany Wooten, Emily Guthrie, Adam Peters, Ashton Kelley, Heather Grishaber, Laura Ratcliff, Bethany Ratcliff, and Grace Cipoletti; and fourteen great grandchildren.
Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Gene Pauley officiating. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
The Committal Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum in South Charleston.
Linda & family…
I remember PawPaw Jim so well….he was always so sweet & kind to my kids and I…the New Yorkers.. welcoming us to his pool so many times..just a sweet, sweet man.
Although Adam & Ashley don’t really remember that far back…they were so little….they send their deepest condolences along with me.
Love, hugs & prayers to you all.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Jim and Clyde were wonderful people and bosses at the C & J Restaurant on Virginia Street, Charleston. Anna was the manager and a dear lady. I worked there during high school and my mom Dora was a cook. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May God Bless. John 3:16.