of Marked Tree, AR

August 20, 1935 - December 30, 2020

Clifford Aubry Ratton Sr. passed away on Wednesday December 30, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 85. Aubry was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on August 20, 1935 to parents Clifford Eugene Ratton and Flora Elizabeth Galey Ratton. He grew up and spent his entire life basically in the area farming.

In 1960, Aubry met the love of his life in Mary Ruth Hicks Ratton. The two were married and was able to spend the next 58 years together before God called her home. They had one child, Clifford Ratton Jr.

Mr. Ratton was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Marked Tree however in his later years attended Grace Baptist Church in Marked Tree. He was a life long farmer and well known throughout the Boat Run community. He was one who would always be willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Aubry had a special bond with his parents. One of his most proud memories was when he was baptized in the Marked Tree floodway as a young adult as his mother Flora stood along the bank and witnessed the event.

Aubry is survived by his son Clifford Ratton Jr. (Diana) of Marked Tree. He will be missed by four grandchildren who he though was simply the best; Taylor Ratton, Jordan Ratton, Annie Ratton and Dakota Ratton as well as a number of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary Ruth, his brother Gene Kimery, his three sisters; Ella Mae Gray, Dorothy Whatley and Sarah Ratton and his nephew James Whatley.


Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will be following guidelines issued by the Arkansas Department of Health and the CDC regarding COVID-19. Social distancing of at least six feet must be practiced and all funeral attendees must provide and wear their own mask.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
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