Obituaries

Donald Ratliff

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Donald "Gene" Ratliff, 89, of Little Rock passed away on July 15, 2017. He was born April 10, 1928 in McAlester, Okla. to the late and William and the late Elsie Smalley Ratliff. He owned and operated Little Rock Alarm Company. Gene was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and a nephew, Bill Green. Survivors include his wife, Clois Ratliff; daughter, Teresa Bitely and husband Jeff; grandson, Lee Bitely; great-grandsons, Aidan & Jayden Bitely; two nephews, David Ratliff and Don Green; two nieces, Marcia Boatwright and Jan Gough; three great-nephews; three great-nieces; three great-great-nephews; and three great-great-nieces. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment will follow on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Memory Gardens, McAlister, Okla. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 909 West Second Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72201. Guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Published July 18, 2017

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