Edward Lee Ratliff, born Nov. 15, 1931 in Decatur, a resident of Daphne for the past 14 years, died Sunday, May 1, 2011.
He 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.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James B. Ratliff and Amy Speake Ratliff.
Survivors include brother James W. (Judith) Ratliff of Daphne; and nephews, Lyle W. Ratliff, William Addison Ratliff and James G. Ratliff.
Visitation begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 4 at Rose Lawn Funeral Home, Decatur with graveside funeral services at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Mercy Medical, Daphne; Ecumenical Ministries or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Daphne. Online at www.wolfefuneralhome.net.
