J.W. Rattliff, Jr., 94, of Greensburg, KY, son of the late James William Rattliff, Sr. and Estel Marie Dobson Rattliff, was born on April 28, 1928 in Green County, KY. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his residence.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. Mr. Rattliff served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Rod Lowe Post 124 in Greensburg. He worked for numerous tobacco markets in several states as a logistical manager and controller. J.W. along with his brother Wesley, were the founding partners of Rattliff Motors in Campbellsville.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of over 66 years: Joyce Cox Rattliff
2 sons: John Reed Rattliff of Louisville and Jason cox Rattliff of Greensburg
1 granddaughter: Crystal and Jacob Anderson of Bowling Green
Sister-in-law: Jewell Rattliff of Louisville
Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives & friends
He was preceded in death by six siblings: Emmett Wesley Rattliff, Herman Willard Rattliff, Vernon Reed Rattliff, Doris Leslie Rodgers, Willya Marie Cox and Ronald Gene “Ronnie” Rattliff.
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00amET at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home with Chaplain Valerie Goins officiating
Burial: Ebenezer Cemetery
Visitation: Friday, April 21, 2023 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M., Central Time and Saturday after 7 A.M. at the funeral home
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made in the form of donations to the Ebenezer Cemetery Fund and can be made at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: William Lewis Rattliff, James Ralph Rattliff, Brian Rattliff, Matt Rattliff, Mark Rodgers, Randy Rodgers and Steve Cox
Honorary Pallbearers: Jacob Anderson, Luke Cox, John Lipps and Eddie Bloyd
Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg is in charge of the arrangements.