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Personal data Claude Dennis Ratchford Sr. [RC Obit] 

  • He was born on December 19, 1931 in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina.
  • He died on July 16, 2023 in Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, he was 91 years old.Source 1
  • He is buried in Antioch Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina.
  • A child of Charles Price Ratchford and Laura May Best
  • This information was last updated on August 26, 2023.

Household of Claude Dennis Ratchford Sr. [RC Obit]

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They got married on February 23, 1951, he was 19 years old.


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    Claude Dennis Ratchford Sr.
    DECEMBER 19, 1931 – JULY 16, 2023
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    Claude Dennis Ratchford, Sr., 91 of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 16, 2023 in Gastonia. Claude was born in Gastonia on December 19, 1931. He is the son of the late Laura (Best) Ratchford and Charles Price Ratchford. Claude was a dedicated son, husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Claude loved his family and he enjoyed spending time with them. He was a life-long and dedicated member of Antioch Lutheran Church in Dallas, North Carolina. At Antioch, he taught Sunday School, he sang in the church choir, he served on the church council and he helped take care of the church grounds. In addition to his family and church work, he was also a founding member of Agricultural Center Volunteer Fire Department. He served as the department’s Chief for many years. He proudly served his country in The United States Army. He was stationed in Alaska for two years listening to seismic activity to help spy on the Russians nuclear weapons capacity. Professionally, he was a cable repairman for Southern Bell and then ATT. He climbed telephone poles for nearly 40 years before he retired. His hobbies included hunting. He especially enjoyed bird hunting and he trained a number of dogs to assist in bird hunting. His family, his church, his community and all that knew him are grieving his loss.

    In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his bride of nearly 70 years, Bertie “Jean” Ratchford. His daughter in law, Cindy Ratchford, has gone on before him. His sisters Elizabeth Ratchford and Lillie Mae Ratchford and brothers, Clarence Ratchford and his wife Edo, Don Ratchford and his wife Mabel, Charles Ratchford and his wife Ruth and Paul Ratchford and his wife Shirley have all also preceded Claude in death.

    Claude leaves behind his two sons, Claude Ratchford, Jr. and his wife Beth and David Ratchford and his fiancée Juana Ferreyra. His legacy includes four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Missing their grandfather are Erin (Ratchford) Mohn and her husband Chad and their sons, Charlie and Sam, Dennis Ratchford and his wife Ashley and their sons, Avery and Jackson, Nicholas Ratchford and his wife Julie and their daughter, Abigail and son Matthew and Shonna Ratchford.

    The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday July 20, 2023 at The Dallas (Carothers) Funeral Home, 212 W. Trade Street, Dallas, NC. A graveside service and committal, with full military honors accorded by The United States Army and The Gaston County Honor Guard, will be at 11:00 AM on Friday July 21, 2023 at Antioch Lutheran Church Cemetery, 330 Old NC 277 Loop Road, Dallas, North Carolina. Claude will be laid to rest next to his wife, Bertie “Jean” Ratchford. The Reverend Andrew Weisner, pastor of Antioch Lutheran Church, will officiate.

    Fond memories of Claude and condolences for the family may be left at www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com.

    In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made in Claude’s name to Antioch Lutheran Church Cemetery, Garden of Peace, 330 Old NC 277 Loop Road, Dallas, NC 28034.

    The staff of The Dallas Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ratchford Family.

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    James Edwards
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    I worked close with your loved one back in the fire department days. I was assistant county fire Marshall in the early 70s. Claude was a great man and a good friend.
    God Bless.

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    Frances Huffman
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    My prayers are with you all. I don't know if he told you I called but he always said Frannie I love you so much. Take care, love, Frannie

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    Sharon Thirnburg
    Other07/19/2023
    So very sorry to hear of Claude's death . He was my neighbor all my life. My husband and I built a house beside my parents house which is across the street from Claude and Jean's home. They were the best neighbors anyone could ever had. The times we shared cakes and pies were so special to me. When Jean passed away I really missed her and Claude, because he moved away. I have a hole I'm my heart because they are not across the street. I know they are in heaven rejoicing.

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    Joann Grier
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    Claude and I worked together at Bell South for 35 years and we (Claude and Jean) remained friends after retirement . Claude was a trusted and valued friend during those years . He was always jolly and kind. For several years we volunteered with a group of Telephone Pioneers, doing "vision screening" for children in The Gaston County Public Schools.

    Claude has gone to heaven and receive his reward and we will miss his presence in our times together. I send my sincere sympathy to his family.

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    Rodney Ratchford
    Family07/17/2023
    Our sincere condolences. We have such fond memories.

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Historical events

Birthday December 19, 1931

  • The temperature on December 19, 1931 was between -0.5 °C and 4.8 °C and averaged 1.6 °C. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from August 10, 1929 to May 26, 1933 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck III, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1931: Source: Wikipedia
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    • March 19 » Gambling is legalized in Nevada.
    • May 29 » Michele Schirru, a citizen of the United States, is executed by Italian military firing squad for intent to kill Benito Mussolini.
    • July 1 » United Airlines begins service (as Boeing Air Transport).
    • October 1 » The George Washington Bridge in the United States, linking New Jersey and New York, is opened.
    • October 21 » A secret society in the Imperial Japanese Army launches an abortive coup d'état attempt.
    • November 7 » The Chinese Soviet Republic is proclaimed on the anniversary of the October Revolution.

Day of marriage February 23, 1951

  • The temperature on February 23, 1951 was between 2.6 °C and 6.8 °C and averaged 4.4 °C. There was 0.5 mm of rain during 0.4 hours. There was 1.5 hours of sunshine (14%). The partly or heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Juliana (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from September 4, 1948 till April 30, 1980 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • From August 7, 1948 till March 15, 1951 the Netherlands had a cabinet Drees - Van Schaik with the prime ministers Dr. W. Drees (PvdA) and Mr. J.R.H. van Schaik (KVP).
  • In The Netherlands , there was from March 15, 1951 to September 2, 1952 the cabinet Drees I, with Dr. W. Drees (PvdA) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1951: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 10.2 million citizens.
    • January 13 » First Indochina War: The Battle of Vĩnh Yên begins.
    • May 14 » Trains run on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales for the first time since preservation, making it the first railway in the world to be operated by volunteers.
    • May 21 » The opening of the Ninth Street Show, otherwise known as the 9th Street Art Exhibition: A gathering of a number of notable artists, and the stepping-out of the post war New York avant-garde, collectively known as the New York School.
    • June 23 » The ocean liner SS United States is christened and launched.
    • July 20 » King Abdullah I of Jordan is assassinated by a Palestinian while attending Friday prayers in Jerusalem.
    • September 1 » The United States, Australia and New Zealand sign a mutual defense pact, called the ANZUS Treaty.


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