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William Earl Ratliff

1930 - 2019

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Thursday

April

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Adams-Green Funeral Home

721 Elden St.

Herndon, Virginia, United States

703-437-1764

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Friday

April

Requiem Mass

10:00 am

Friday, April 26, 2019

St Timothy Catholic Church

13807 Poplar Tree Lane

Chanyilly, Virginia, United States

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Jude Clark posted a condolence

Thursday, September 26, 2019

My deepest condolences on Capt. Ratliff's passing. I just today learned of it. He was the CO of my first Submarine, the USS Seahorse, and was revered by every man in the Crew. When I first met him I knew there was no order he would ever give that i would ever question. A credit to the Navy and humanity. Thank you for sharing him.

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Trudee Ratliff posted a condolence

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Memorial service Sept 30, 2019, Old Post Chapel, Ft Myer, Arlington, VA. Family will assemble at 12N, Interment to follow at Arlington National Cemetery immediately following ceremony.

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Kelly Wing posted a condolence

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Bill was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. I know he will be missed by everyone who loved him. My sincerest condolences, -Kelly American Systems

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Trudee Ratliff posted a condolence

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

My beloved, I miss you so very much! If you were on a sub patrol you would return in a couple months but now I can not look forward to your tender embraces any more.

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Hope posted a condolence

Sunday, May 5, 2019

My sincere condolences goes out to the family during this difficult time. May you find a measure of comfort in God's promise at Revelation 21:3,4 where we look forward to a time when there will be no more pain and death any more. JW.ORG

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Harvey Cybul posted a condolence

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

I served with Bill as a JO in 73-75 as a member of the SubFlot/GruSix Staff. He was an outstanding naval officer and mentor who instilled in me leadership examples that help me be successful in my career. Proud to call him a friend. Harvey Cybul, Capt., USN (Retired)

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Ronald Banfield posted a condolence

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Great man and wonderful officer. I served with in 67-68 on the 655 Gold. May he Rest In Peace, he has served his country and family with honor! Proud to have served with him. Prayers for your family.

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Nick Nichols posted a condolence

Saturday, April 27, 2019

To Trudee and the Ratliff Family, On behalf of the USS Henry L Stimson SSBN655 Association, I offer you our sincere condolences on Bill's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Bill will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin”, a Stimson shipmate and a great Patriot. Bill's name has been placed on the Eternal Patrol page of the Stimson Website: http://ssbn655.org/eternal-patrol/eternal-patrol.html CDR William E. Ratliff US Navy Submarine Veteran (Retired) Now on Eternal Patrol Sailor Rest Your Oar Your Shipmates Have The Watch Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret Secretary/Webmaster SSBN 655 Association

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Nick Nichols posted a condolence

Saturday, April 27, 2019

To the Ratliff Family, On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Bill’s passing. We grieve with you on the death of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Bill, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified in Submarines, will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!! CDR William Earl Ratliff US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired Now on Eternal Patrol Sailor Rest Your Oar Your Shipmates Have The Watch Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate Charleston Base Submarine Veterans Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret. Base Chaplain

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Richard E Enkeboll posted a condolence

Saturday, April 27, 2019

I was Bill's Executive Officer for his first year as CO of Seahorse. He was a super person and very easy going in some tough situations. I certainly enjoyed our relationship.

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Tina Andrea posted a condolence

Friday, April 26, 2019

To a very Generous and caring man. Thank you for all your love and kindness! I'm so glad I knew you and served with you at St. Timothy's. I know in my heart God has "His Newest Angel" shining in Heaven!

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John Phipps posted a condolence

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Capt. Ratliff was my first CO and the best exemplar that could happen to a farm-boy ensign when I reported the SSN 669. HIs impact on my life as what a leader should be made my time in the Navy an adventure and a proving ground for shaping my character. Like many who served with him, I would be a lesser person had I not.

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

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John Nuernberger posted a condolence

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Bill was my CO during most of my time serving in USS Seahorse. He was a superb CO and was committed to training us, the junior officers. We had excellent deployments under his command for which the ship received many awards and commendations. His professionalism and integrity served as high standards for all of us to emulate.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

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Tim Oliver posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

I served with Bill at COMSUBLANT in 1983-85 period. He and Trudee made the staff a lot of fun, especially when we were the servers for the Admiral's dinner for the winning bidder at the Blue and Gold auction! Bill and I crossed paths again after the Navy when we both worked in DC to support submarine programs near the Navy Yard. He and Trudee were great supporters of the Naval Submarine League, and I'll always remember his friendship and his smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sailor, rest your oars. Tim

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Monday, April 22, 2019

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William Earl Ratliff

1930 - 2019

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Adams-Green Funeral Home & Crematory 721 Elden Street | Herndon, VA 20170P: (703) 437-1764 or (703) 471-4090 | E: bill@adamsgreen.com

Adams-Green Funeral Home & Crematory
721 Elden Street | Herndon, VA 20170
P: (703) 437-1764 or (703) 471-4090 | E: bill@adamsgreen.com