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Calvin Clyde Ratcliff
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Calvin Clyde Ratcliff, 90, passed away Wednesday May 28, 2025 at his home in Graham. Graveside funeral will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Gooseneck Cemetery in Young County.
Calvin was born September 18, 1934 in Tyler, Texas to the late Lois Opal (Clayton) Ratcliff and Calvin Ernest Ratcliff. Calvin served in the United States Army in the 54th Infantry. He married Modena Gilmore October 26, 1979 in Archer City. She preceded him in death on July 13, 2002. Calvin was a retired from Hexcel Corporation where he worked in special processing.
Survivors include; son, Calvin Ford Ratcliff of Graham; daughter, Debbie Driver of Burleson; niece, Latenna Jones and husband Jimmie of Graham; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Alvin Ratcliff and sister Betty Routen.
700 Oak St, Graham, TX 76450
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