of Conway, AR
October 30, 1927 - August 10, 2018
John W. Ratliff passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 30, 1927 in Alicia, Arkansas and grew up in Strawberry, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Sue; two sons, Danny Ratliff (Sherry) and Mark Ratliff (Melissa); four grandchildren, Natalie Rawls (Chad), Stephanie Johnston (Steve), Blake Ratliff (Anna), and Katelyn Digby (Beau); five great-grandchildren, Audrey and Collier Rawls, Kale and Cameron Johnston, and Sutton Ratliff; one brother, Wes Ratliff (Clara); one sister, Freedia Coke; and lots of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents C.W. and Myrtle Ratliff; one brother, Roland; and three sisters, Ruth, Vera and Jean.
John worked as a Store Manager for Sterling Stores for 49 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Conway. The family would like to thank Reba Owens; caregivers, Sherri DeLong and Nikki Sutton; as well as all the staff of Kindred Hospice in Conway.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
The Ratliff family request that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church Youth Ministry or Kindred Hospice.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for the family.
Mrs Ratliff and family, We were saddened by the news of John's passing. We enjoyed visiting with him at the fitness center, and he was a great boss at Sterlings. He always had a smile and he will be missed. We are praying for all of you during this time.
Sue and family,
So sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Sue and familey so sorry to hear of Johns death been there so I know what you are going through in fact it was 5 years yesterday August 14 that I lost my Mark. I will be praying for all of you
Love you all Clara Q.
Dear Sweet Sue and My Little Brothers,
We were so sorry to hear about John. What an absolutely wonderful neighbor, husband, father, grandfather and friend! We shall never forget his great sense of humor! He was always so much fun. I loved living next door to you when you moved to Conway and you were all just part of our family and meant so much to my mom and dad. Stanley and John had also had a great bond and loved visiting at Bob's Grill!
You will all be in our prayers during these difficult days. May you sense God's presence in the days ahead.
Much love to all of you,
Mrs. Ratliff, Danny and Ratliff family,
So sorry to hear about Mr. John. I have always considered him to be a dear friend and we always enjoyed conversing when we saw each other. I am having surgery Thursday morning and will be unable to attend the service. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Danny and Sherry, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time. John was so likable and had the best smile. He was the perfect person for Sterling stores! Hugs!
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Ratliff’s passing. Prayers for all his family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Johns passing havent seen John or Sue much over the years when I did seen them a couple times over the years at Bob's grill we would some what catch up on family my prayers go out to the entire Ratliff Family Mau god be with you He will be missed by many
Sue,Danny & Mark, my deepest sympathy on your loss of a good man. John was a very remarkable person and I know he will be dearly missed.
Thank you for letting us be a part of john, and you guys, lives. Lots of love and prayers.
Mark,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad!
Praying for you and your family!
My condolences to the family. Mr. Ratliff gave me a job that I needed as a newly married young man. He was kind when I made mistakes and helped me by expecting me to do and be my best. I had no experience in the sewing and notions department at Magic Mart, and I think that he thought it was fun to have me back there working with the little ladies. No doubt they left the store laughing at the wealth of my inabilities. Mark was a big help, but I think that he chuckled a lot at my work issues. I say that because the nut didn’t fall far from the tree. Mr. Ratliff’ and his family are fine people and good friends. I pray that Father comforts you all and gives you a peace in these days that passes understanding.
prapraying for family went that store a lot god bliss all family
Very sweet, caring & sharp minded man!! We will miss visiting w/ him over his back fence as neighbors --- was always asking how we are doing.
Miss Sue, Danny, Mark and family.
I am Very sorry for your loss. What a great man and mentor he was for all of us young Sterling guys. I remember when I got the opportunity to go to work for him I jumped on it. He was a great teacher in the retail business.
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. God Bless!
So sorry for your loss. Your family are in my prayers.
Sue and family,so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a super nice gentleman . He will be missed by so many. Prayers are with you.
John and Dale
Danny, Sherry & kids:
Sorry to hear of your (Danny's) Dad passing. I loved to do business with him whether at Sterling/Majic Mart, or lumber business.
He was an honest business man.
s/Randy O. & Sherril A. Bowling
/sR.O.B./
I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Ratliff was always so kind to me. I am praying for you all.