Ralph Leon Ratliff, Sr was born October 8, 1943, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, to Orville and Thelma (Pierce) Ratliff. He passed away on May 16, 2026, at his home in Wellston at the age of 82.
Ralph married Reda Martin in Enid on March 20, 1963 and they shared 63 years together.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and an infant son, among others.
Survivors include his wife, three children, four grandchildren, three grandchildren adopted by love, six great-grandchildren and a brother, along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
A celebration of Ralph’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2026, at Trinity Baptist Church of Wellston. A service in Alfalfa will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Alfalfa Baptist Church, followed by interment at the Alfalfa Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.