Boyd Ratliff

Boyd Ratliff, 91, of South Shore, KY., passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, OH. He was born in Fullerton, KY., August 2, 1933, a son of the late Alex and Darlene Timberlake Ratliff.

Boyd was a United States Army Veteran and a retired Pipefitter out of Local 248.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Denver and Lloyd Ratliff; one son-in-law, Don Hensley, and one brother-in-law, Bob Evans.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years Betty Taylor Ratliff; two daughters, Tammy Hensley of South Shore, KY., and Tracy (John) Glockner of Portsmouth, OH; one son, Anthony (Brenda) Ratliff of South Shore, KY; one sister, Geneva Evans; one sister-in-law, Vivian Ratliff; ten grandchildren, Davi Jo (Brandon) Craycraft, Alex (Ashley) Glockner, Sarah (Kyle) Acton, Allison (Matthew) Cain, Ryan (Jayla) Glockner, Maisy Glockner, Jake (Becca) Hensley, David (Brandi) Hensley, Lora (Mike) Gampp and Jay (Kim) Hensley; along with several great-grandchildren and many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.

Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Morton-Hunt Family Funeral Home in South Shore, KY., with pastor Donny McKenzie officiating. Burial will follow at MT Zion Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the funeral home from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

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