In Memory Of Tom Jefferson Ratliff

Tom Jefferson Ratliff, age 97, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his residence.

Tom was born in Hartshorne, Oklahoma on October 28, 1922, a son of the late Myrtle (Pitts) and Edward Ratliff. He was a high school graduate from Hartshorne High School and received an Associate Degree from EOSC.

Tom served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in WWII achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Tom was employed at Kiamichi Electric during his business career, serving in later years as General Manager.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, of Wilburton, Oklahoma. He was an ordained minister in the Southern Baptist Church. He pastored at Gowen, Bowers, Centerpoint, Calvary Church in Wilburton, and Ramona Baptist. Additionally he preached at numerous other churches during his ministry.

He was the widower of Lora Marie (Caudron) Ratliff. On December 20, 1946, they were married at Hartshorne, Oklahoma.

Thomas is survived by:

Sons/Daughters-In-Law: Larry & Lenora Ratliff, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Phillip Ratliff, of Deland, Florida; Ralph & Joan Ratliff, of Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Tom is also survived by 5 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie; 2 brothers; 3 sisters; granddaughter, Lea Moody; daughter-in-law, Jeannine Ratliff.

Graveside Service at Highbridge Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 with Rev. Randy Waldrop and Dr. Paul Brady officiating.

A Memorial Service will be held at Bowers Baptist Church, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 with Rev. Willard Francis, Rev. Randy Waldrop, and Dr. Paul Brady officiating.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.