Ralph Ratliff, age 59, passed away Monday, June 27th, 2011 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Ralph was born on April 6, 1952 to his parents the late Pearl Ratliff and Olgie Brewer Ratliff. He was the husband of Marilyn DeBoard Ratliff and a coal truck driver. Along with his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Ratliff. Along with his wife, Ralph is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Ratliff of Stanville, Beverly Ratliff of Stanville, one brother, Ronnie Ratliff of Virgie, Ky., one sister, Orlando, Florida, six grandchildren, and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday at 6p.m. at the Shelby Valley Church of Christ. The funeral will be Thursday, June 30th, 2011 at the Shelby Valley Church of Christ at 11a.m. with Church of Christ Ministers officiating. The burial will follow in the Justice Cemetery at Hurricane Creek.