Charlie Bryant Ratcliffe, 82, of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at the residence of his daughter, Janie R. Fralin. Born on December 10, 1926, he was the son of William Columbus Ratcliffe and Clara Bryant Ratcliffe. He was a proud member of the Graduating Class of 1944 of Radford High School, a retired steelworker and a Veteran. Surviving are daughters, Ann Hunt and husband Ted of Anderson, SC, and Janie Fralin of Roanoke; sons Charlie B. Ratcliffe Jr. and wife Sonya of Wirtz, Stedman E. Teddy Ratcliffe of Hardy, John W. Billy Ratcliffe and wife Hazel of Boones Mill, Gary C. Ratcliffe and wife Sandra of Roanoke, and Barry J. Ratcliffe of Westlake Village, CA; a special friend, Mike Hopkins of the home; ten grandchildren, Heather Feldbauer of Piedmont, SC, Whitney Hunt of Columbia, SC, Tonya Allen of Andover, KS, Patricia Wilderson of Champaign, IL, Robbie Rorke of Lexington, SC, Travis S. Ratcliffe, Justin S. Ratcliffe, and Sabrina Ratcliffe, all of Roanoke, Christy Callister of Victoria, Australia, and Brad Fralin of Asheville, NC; twelve great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Carter Street United Methodist Church in Radford. In lieu of flowers, a love donation may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice of Roanoke, Radford American Legion or V.F.W #776, or a Veterans organization of choice. The Ratcliffe family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.