Claude H. Ratcliff, 83, of Plant City, died Feb. 18, 2014.
He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired after 20 years of service in Korea, Japan, Greenland and Alaska. He owned an automotive dealership for many years.
He was a member of the Plant City Elks Lodge No. 1727 and the First United Methodist Church of Plant City.
He enjoyed sports, and was an avid Buccaneer and Nascar fan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Ratcliff.
He is survived by his children, Steve Ratcliff (Gayle), Pam Kennard (John), Mark Ratcliff (Carol) and Mike Ratcliff (Michelle); life-partner Glenna Ratcliff; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life was held Feb. 21, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. Interment with military honors followed at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org.
Online condolences may be made to the family at wecare.io.
