Hubert Ratliff

RATLIFF, Hubert Edward, 79 of Christiansburg died Tuesday, April 29, 2008.

Mr. Ratliff was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Cambria, and a retired employee of Norfolk and Southern Railways after forty one years of service.

The son of the late Luther and Nellie Ratliff, he was also preceded in death by his son; Clayton Edward Ratliff. He is survived by his wife; Barbara Ratliff, sons and daughters-in-law; Barry and Selina Ratliff, Tim and Cathy Ratliff all of Christiansburg, grandchildren; Travis and his wife; Alexis Ratliff, Amanda, Kristin and Stephanie, one great grandchild; Anderson Clay Ratliff. He is also survived by his sisters; Lillian Wood and Mildred Ligon both of Salem, brothers; Melvin Ratliff of Ironto, and Billy Ratliff of Riner, special friend; Johnny Grubb of Christiansburg. Mr. Ratliff is also survived by his step-children; Julian Duncan of Elliston, Renay Moore of Blacksburg, Dora and her husband; Steve Bishop of Salem, Mark and his wife; Dawn Duncan of Salem. Seven step-grandchildren also survive.

The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Friday, May 2, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008 with Rev. Dusty Etter officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.