Rodney R. Ratliff

Rodney Ratliff Frankfort- Services for Rodney R. Ratliff, 76 yrs., of Frankfort, will be conducted from Harrod Brothers Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2009 with Rev. Steve Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at Frankfort Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, December 13, 2009, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the funeral home. He passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Norton Hospital, Louisville, from pancreatitis. Born in Elkhorn City, Mr. Ratliff moved to Frankfort in 1952 and was a 1955 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. He was the owner of Frankfort Scrap Metal for fifty years as well as the owner of Frankfort Recycling, Lexington Scrap Metal, and Lexington Recycling. He also owned rental properties and warehousing facilities. He was the past owner of the Cave Restaurant and Ramada Inn. Mr. Ratliff was currently serving on the Whitaker Bank Board, Salvation Army Board, Eastern Kentucky University Foundation Board and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a past member of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Board, Frankfort Plant Board and the Kentucky State University Foundation Board. Mr. Ratliff was committed to his family. He loved and enjoyed being surrounded by them. He loved nature, especially animals and his dog, Bear. Traveling the world with his wife, he lived life to the fullest and always had a positive outlook and zest for life. He is survived by his wife, Lois A. Ratliff; daughters, Melanie Ratliff (Robert Wilson), Louisville and Beth Ratliff (Dan) Healy, Ft. Thomas; brothers, Bobby (Betty) Ratliff, Frankfort, and Harry Ratliff, Wilmore; a sister, Jean Prater, Elkhorn City; four grandchildren, Austin, Rachel, Clare and Drew; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Ratliff was the thirteenth child of the late George and Mellie Jane Potter Ratliff. Pallbearers will be Foster Ratliff, Mark Ratliff, Paul Ratliff, Gary Ratliff, Bruce Wayne Prater and Doug Kirk. Honorary bearers will be Dr. James Ramsey, William E. Johnson, Fred Meyer and Dr. O.M. Patrick. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Ratliff to Farmdale Baptist Church, 5610 U.S. Hwy 127S, Frankfort, Ky 40601, Salvation Army, 517 Greenup Ave., Frankfort, Ky 40601 or the Franklin Co. Humane Society, 1041 Kentucky Ave., Frankfort, Ky 40601. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home; condolences may be shared via the online guest book at www.harrodbrothersfuneralhome.com.

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Rodney R. Ratliff

August 31, 1933 - December 10, 2009