Michael Ray Ratcliff, Sr.

Michael R. Ratcliff, Sr., 59, of Goshen, died Monday evening, November 28, 2011,at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born May 31, 1952, in New Boston, Ohio, to Phillip H. and Janet (Crabtree) Ratcliff. He is survived by his mother, Janet Ratcliff of Goshen; a sister, Linda (Don) Morrison of Goshen; five brothers, Roger Ratcliff Georgia, Fred (Cathy) Ratcliff and Danny Ratcliff, both of Goshen, Robert (Ann) Ratcliff of Phoenix, Arizona and Dave (Lynn) Ratcliff of Goshen. He was preceded in death by his father in 2002, an infant son, Michael Ratcliff, Jr., and a nephew Gary Ratcliff in 2003. Mr. Ratcliff worked in RV industry in manufacturing. He has been disabled since 2009. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 1, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home where a 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2011, funeral service will be conducted. Pastor Chris Russell of Community Church of Waterford, Goshen, will officiate. Burial will follow in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.