of Marshall, AR
December 17, 2013
Dale Wilbur Ratchford, age 88 of Marshall, Arkansas departed from this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, Arkansas. He was born in Baker, Arkansas on September 18, 1925 to Grover C. and Nora (Tilley) Ratchford.
Dale was a WWII veteran, serving in the United States Navy from 1943-1946. On November 27, 1948 he married Wilma Racine Eaton. Dale worked for the Marshall School system from 1957-1987, first as a mechanic and bus driver, then as Transportation Director.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Carl Ratchford; and two sisters, Ray Pruitt Ashley and Madge Cotton.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma of the home; two sons, Roger and wife Sue of Leslie and Travis and wife Kay of Farmington; one daughter, Lisa Hust and husband Bill of Vilonia; five grandchildren who were the joy of his life, Whitney Milliken and husband Sean of Marshall, Andrea Correll and husband Brent of North Little Rock, Derek Ratchford and wife Heather of Springdale, Chelsey Hust of Vilonia and Colton Hust, also of Vilonia; and five great grandchildren, Emily and Isaac Milliken of Marshall and Colee, Ryder and Beket Ratchford of Springdale.
Funeral services for Dale will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Sean Milliken officiating. A luncheon and visitation will be held at Thousand Hills Cowboy Church near Leslie from 12:00 until 1:30 preceding the service. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall.
Pallbearers will be Bill Hust, Colton Hust, Derek Ratchford, Brent Correll, Joel Ratchford and Larry Cotton.
At the families request, in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Searcy County Veterans Building, PO Box 1158, Marshall, Arkansas, 72650.
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15 Condolence(s)
Melissa Riggins
Monday, December 30, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss-you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Toby Atkinson
Friday, December 27, 2013
Our Condolences-We Have Heard Many Positive Stories About Dale; OuR thoughts And Prayers Are With You And Your Family In This Time Of LosS. The Atkinsons
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Jane Bueg
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Roger, Sue & Family,
My sympathy to you all on the loss of your father. I had the opportunity to visit with him at your retirement reception, he was a vibrant and happy man with a sense of humor.
Sincerely,
Jane Bueg
Wilber and Linda Passmore
Thursday, December 19, 2013
We were so sorry to hear this news and want each of you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Hust
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Lisa, Bill, Chelsey and Colton -
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Mr. Dale will be missed.
We love ya'll.
Julia Moore
Thursday, December 19, 2013
I was deeply saddened by the news of Dale Ratchford's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Linda Parks
Thursday, December 19, 2013
I remember Dale from school, he and my dad Glen Cannada worked together for many years. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone he met.
Peggy
Thursday, December 19, 2013
I would like to extend sympathy to all of you.
Peggy
Thursday, December 19, 2013
I would like to extend sympathy to all of you.
Marcus & Jan Massey
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Bill, Lisa and family
Praying for God to give you peace in your hearts and know that he is walking the streets of Gold right now. It is so hard, but remember all the good times and the great memories that will be with you forever.
Brenda Lewis
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss and prayGod will comfort you during this time.
Barbara Smith
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Dale passing. I remember him when I was in school. He was a good man. I am so sorry for your loss.
Virginia Lee
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
In my mind, he'll always be Papa Dale. I'll always remember how kind he was to my son and how he treated him as if he were one of his grandsons. He will be greatly missed!
don hendrix
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Loss of a GREAT MAN!! My Deepest Smypathy to the Family
don hendrix
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Loss of a GREAT MAN!! My Deepest Smypathy to the Family