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Walter Boyce Ratchford, Sr.
March 18, 1940 - March 19, 2017
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Mr. Walter Boyce Ratchford, Sr., 77, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Courtland Terrace. He was born March 18, 1940 in Greensboro, a son of the late Marvin Duff Ratchford and Lucy Ratchford Robinson.
Walter spent his career in shipping, working first for Akers Motor Lines, then Flying Tigers Line, and retiring from FedEx. He was a member of Union Presbyterian Church and was a loving husband and father. He was a dedicated Atlanta Braves fan and Carolina Panthers fan.
Survivors of Walter include his devoted wife of 56 years, Shirley Beaty Ratchford; children, Ann Dameron; Sherry Ratchford Griffin; Walter Boyce Ratchford, Jr. and wife Kathryn, all of Gastonia; Rodney Vance Ratchford of Rock Hill; brother and sister-in-law, Gene Arthur and Sandra Queen Ratchford of Gastonia; grandchildren, Lauren Ann Bryant, Mollie Sidebottom, Bryan Ratchford, Allison Fraley, Colt Ratchford, and Thomas Ratchford; great-grandchildren, Maddy, Chase, and Evan; nephews, Mike and Brent Ratchford and their families.
A service to celebrate Walter's life will be held 11:00am, Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Union Presbyterian Church with Rev. James Holeman and Rev. Dr. Joan Martin officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the gathering area. A private service of committal will be held for the family in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pearl Henderson Scholarship Fund, c/o Union Presbyterian Church, 5615 Union Rd., Gastonia, NC 28056.
Condolence messages and remembrances of Walter may be shared with his family at www.McLeanFuneral.com
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Union Presbyterian Church
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Gastonia, NC 28056
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Walter Boyce Ratchford, Sr
BIRTH18 Mar 1940
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
DEATH19 Mar 2017 (aged 77)
Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
BURIAL
Union Presbyterian Cemetery
Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
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Mr. Walter Boyce Ratchford, Sr., 77, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Courtland Terrace. He was born March 18, 1940 in Greensboro, a son of the late Marvin Duff Ratchford and Lucy Ratchford Robinson.
Walter spent his career in shipping, working first for Akers Motor Lines, then Flying Tigers Line, and retiring from FedEx. He was a member of Union Presbyterian Church and was a loving husband and father. He was a dedicated Atlanta Braves fan and Carolina Panthers fan.
Survivors of Walter include his devoted wife of 56 years, Shirley Beaty Ratchford; children, Ann Dameron; Sherry Ratchford Griffin; Walter Boyce Ratchford, Jr. and wife Katherine, all of Gastonia; Rodney Vance Ratchford of Rock Hill; brother and sister-in-law, Gene Arthur and Sandra Queen Ratchford of Gastonia; grandchildren, Lauren Ann Bryant, Molly Sidebottom, Bryan Ratchford, Allie Fraley, Colt Ratchford, and Thomas Ratchford; great-grandchildren, Maddie, Chase, and Evan; nephews, Mike and Brent Ratchford and their families.
A service to celebrate Walter's life will be held 11:00am, Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Union Presbyterian Church with Rev. James Holeman and Rev. Dr. Joan Martin officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the gathering area. A private service of committal will be held for the family in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pearl Henderson Scholarship Fund, c/o Union Presbyterian Church, 5615 Union Rd., Gastonia, NC 28056.
Source: www.mcleanfuneral.com
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