Ratcliffe, William Dewey, Sr. (Jasper)

William Dewey Ratcliffe, Sr., 93, of Jasper, formerly of Dunlap, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. He attended East Valley Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Stewart Ratcliffe and Nancy Jane Prater Hathaway; first wife, Virginia Naomi Ratcliffe; second wife, Terrie Ann Elkins Ratcliffe; and son, Jeffry Ratcliffe.

He is survived by his children, Helena Karen Dudasko, William Dewey Ratcliffe, Jr., Subrina Johnson-Gass, Dewey Curtis Ratcliffe, Joshua Matthew Ratcliffe, Terry Lee Ratcliffe and Geri Ann Ratcliffe; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. at Sequatchie Co. Memorial Gardens. No visitation will be held.


Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center in charge of arrangements.