Edward Lee Ratliff

DAPHNE, AL. Edward Lee Ratliff, died May 1,  2011.  He was born,  November 15, 1931 in Decatur, Al and resided the past fourteen years in Daphne, Al. He was predeceased by his father and mother, James B. Ratliff and Amy Speake Ratliff. He is survived by his brother James W. Ratliff and his wife Judith of Daphne, AL and nephews, Lyle W. Ratliff, William Addison Ratliff and James G. Ratliff. Mr Ratliff was a member of Central Methodist Church in Decatur. He attended Riverside High School and was an honorable member of the U. S. Army.  He was an avid collector of ancient native American artifacts.  He was a longtime member of the Rebel States Archaeological Society and received numerous awards for his artifacts. He recently donated 30 books on native Americans to the Daphne Library. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Daphne. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11 am at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Decatur, AL.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Rose Lawn Funeral Home, Decatur, AL In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mercy Medical , Daphne, AL,  Ecumenical Ministries or a charity of your choice. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC 27409 HWY 98 DAPHNE, AL  36526 www.wolfefuneralhome.net