Sherrod Tyson Ratcliff, 69, a resident of Lake City, Florida passed away December 26, 2011 at The Health Center, Lake City, Florida.
Mr. Ratcliff was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi and moved to Lake City in 2001. He is the son of the late Fred Tyson and Leona Adeline Smith Ratcliff. He was a member of the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, Brookhaven, Mississippi and a veteran of Vietnam serving in the U.S. Air Force . He loved watching the Saints Play. He was employed for the Federal Aviation Administration as a Electronic Technician.
Survivors include his loving wife of forty-one years, Sandra Ratcliff, Lake City, Fl. One son, Andrew Ty Ratcliff, Carrollton, Mississippi and one daughter, Sandi (Billy) Rickles, Lake City, Florida. One sister: Carolyn McGehee, Brookhaven, Mississippi and one Brother: Jewel McManus, Brookhaven, Mississippi. Four Grandchildren, Ashley, Riley, Haley and Brady Rickles all of Lake City, Fl.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Ratcliff will be conducted Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida with the Rev. Richard Rodriguez, officiating. Guerry Funeral Home 2659 SW. Main Blvd. Lake City, Florida is in charge of all arrangements.