Robt. W. Ratcliff Buried Here Sunday

Funeral services for Robt. W. Ratcliff, who passed away February 18 at Normandy, Texas at the age of 77 years, were conducted by Rev. E.M. Dunsworth of Pampa and Res. S.L. Tidwell, Army Chaplain, at the First Baptist Church of Clarendon Sunday afternoon at 3:30. He was laid to rest in the Citizens Cemetery.

Robert William Ratcliff was born May 10, 1866 in Webster Parrish, Louisiana. He moved to Texas with his family while a small boy. He was married to Miss Iturea Pool May 10, 1888 at Hubbard, Texas. To this union were born five children: Mrs. Lola Barnes of Clarendon; Guss Ratcliff of El Monte, Calif.; Mrs. A.M. Black of Normandy, Texas, and two others who died while small. His wife passed away October 28, 1902.

Later he was married to Miss Minerva Green in Dallas, Texas, and to this union were born three children: Edward L. Ratcliff of Houma, La.; Mrs. C.B. Groves of Brady, Texas and a son who died in infancy.

Mr. Ratcliff was converted in young manhood and joined the Baptist Church. He was a consistant Bible reader, having read the New Testament over 50 times and the entire Bible twice. In his home community he was greatly loved and respected as a fine example of honesty and Christian citizenship. He was always faithful to his church.

Those surviving besides the five children is a brother, Rev. J.L. Ratcliff of Graham, Texas; twenty five grand children, ten great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

All the children were present for the funeral except Guss Ratcliff of El Monte, Calif. Other relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral were Rev. and Mrs. E.M. Dunsworth and Rev. and Mrs. Lee Miller of Pampa; Rev. and Mrs. J.L. Ratcliff of Graham; Mesdames Joe Davis and N.S. Fulfer of Abilene; Mr. and Mrs. Don Martin, Billy and Wanda Martin, Mrs. W.H. Kolb, Mrs. J.W. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Oliver and sons, Mrs. Bill Impola, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wood, all of Amarillo.

(Published in The Donley County Leader, Volume 15, Number 1, Clarendon, Donley County, Texas, February 24, 1944, Page 5)
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Name: Robert William Ratcliff
Death Date: 18 Feb 1944
Death Place: Normandy, Maverick, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 77 years 9 months 8 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 10 May 1866
Birthplace: La.
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Harley Ratcliff
Father's Birthplace: Fla.
Mother's Name: Martha Ann Morgan
Mother's Birthplace: Ga.
Occupation: Carpenter
Place of Residence: Normandy, Maverick, Texas
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Clarendon, Texas
Burial Date: 18 Feb 1944