Edward Lee Ratcliff, 89, of Kingman passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at St. Vincent, Indianapolis.
He was born Oct. 9, 1932, at Kingman, to the late Ross E. and Maxine (Glascock) Ratcliff.
Edward graduated from Kingman High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Martha Ellen Hardy on Nov. 22, 1956. He was a farmer and drove the school bus for Kingman Schools and Fountain Central. He enjoyed singing, going to auctions and farm sales and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years; two sons, Hardy (Sally) Ratcliff and Mark (Judy) Ratcliff; daughter Carol Marshall; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister Martha Ziegler.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Campbell.
Visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Care, 203 S. First St., Kingman, on Tuesday, Dec. 28 from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Edward’s family had requested that masks be worn. Burial will follow at Kingman Fraternal Cemetery. Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com.
