Lloyd “L.B.” Brinton Ratcliff, Jr.
L.B. Ratcliff, Jr., 74, of Gist, passed away on August 6, 2017 at home after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 11, 2017, at New Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Gist, Texas. Officiating will be Jeremy Walton. Burial will follow at Eaves Cemetery in Gist.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, August 10, 2017, at New Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Gist.
Born in Gist, Texas, on April 7, 1943, he was the son of Lloyd Brinton Ratcliff and Loreine Menard Ratcliff. L.B. was a retired lifetime member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. He had a passion for riding motorcycles and horses. He loved camping, fishing, farming, gardening, and anything to do with outdoors. He was very involved with his church where he was a Sunday School Administrator. Everyone lovingly referred to him as a world renowned negotiator. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Kenneth Ratcliff, Gloria Ratcliff, and Vera Ratcliff; nephew, Jason Ratcliff; and niece, Rachel Clark.
He is survived by his wife, Paulette Ratcliff; children, David Ratcliff and wife, Dana, and Donna Williamson and husband, Lee; step-son, Ronnie Raley and wife, Tracie; grandchildren, Brittany Ratcliff, Brinton Ratcliff, Garrett Williamson and wife, Lauren, Caleb Williamson, Aaron Ratcliff, Ashley Steele and husband, Carlys, Dillon Simmons, and Casey Raley; great-grandchildren, Olivia Williamson, Owen Williamson, Carsyn Steele, and Caselynn Raley; siblings, Jimmy Ratcliff, Marti Tillerson, and Theresa Ratcliff; nieces and nephews, Kenny Ratcliff and wife, Suzette, Shannon Ratcliff and wife, Shana, Shawna Nash, Kim Victor and husband, Donnie, James Bland, Chasity Thibodeaux, Keith Martinez, and Kirk Martinez and wife, Lisa; and many more extended family members.
Serving as pallbearers will be Aaron Ratcliff, Kevin Menard, Louis Menard, Doyle Menard, Jr., Kirk Martinez, and Casey Raley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to New Cherry Grove Baptist Church at 114 Co Rd 826, Buna, TX 77612.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Affinity Hospice and Dee Watson for their excellent care and service.
Condolences
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August 10, 2017
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August 9, 2017
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Alice Kirkland
August 9, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. We got lot,s of enjoyment and laughs all the years we knew him. Prayers to all of you.
Loretta Simmons
August 8, 2017
Paulette & family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jesse & Loretta Simmons
Gus Praesel
August 7, 2017
Tina and I bought our property from LB three years ago, then moved in next door to him and Paulette. We became good friends spending time together eating, playing games, and sharing a cup of coffee while engaging in good conversation. We will miss LB and his call for coffee time.
Mickey Rash
August 7, 2017
(RIP), my brother-in-law. I know I haven't seen or talked to you in a while, but you have always held a special place in my heart. You did so much for me in my life when I was growing up. You gave me a place to live, my first job and my very first car (a bright red Galaxy 500). You taught the young city boy that I was how to live country life the right way. You were a great man and though I thanked you along time ago for all the things you did for me, those memories will be with me forever. Love (Bubba Rash)
Gail Hairston
August 7, 2017
I will miss you so much LB. You were the reason I started to go to church at New Cherry Grove. I am forever grateful. You will always be remembered for the character you were. You will be remembered for your dedication to the church. You will be remembered for your kind heart. Love you LB. Gail Hairston