Julius Wayne

Ratliff Sr

Julius Wayne Ratliff Sr., son of the late Price Ratliff and Irene Holmes, was born in Tylertown, Mississippi, on August 2, 1940. He departed this life in Reynolds County, Missouri, on June 15, 2020, at the age of 79.

Wayne was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp and served in Vietnam. He was a member of the Lesterville VFW. Wayne enjoyed fishing, showing horses and working with livestock. He was very proud of his two children, Julius Ratliff Jr. and Elizabeth Ratliff.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Alvin Ratliff and I.J. Ratliff, and two sisters, Mageline Ratliff and Louise Ratliff.

Wayne is survived by his son Julius Ratliff Jr. of Lesterville, Missouri, one daughter, Elizabeth Ratliff of Lesterville, Missouri, one brother, Tommy Ratliff of Bay Minette, Alabama, and one sister, Patricia Tuttle of Mountain Grove, Missouri. Wayne will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 10 AM – 12 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 12 PM

Minister: Pastor Mark Winn

Burial: Bloomfield Veterans Cemetery

In Lieu of Flowers: Veterans Home

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri