Kenneth Eugene

Ratcliff

Kenneth Eugene Ratcliff was born September 18th, 1929, in Nashville, Tennessee to parents, James Eugene Ratcliff and Katherine Klondike (Hanes) Ratcliff. He passed away, surrounded by his family on November 3rd, 2026, in Schertz, Texas.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his first wife, Eugenia (Hollon) Ratcliff, his parents, James Eugene and Katherine Klondike (Hanes) Ratcliff; siblings, James Ralph and Vicki Fay Ratcliff.

He is survived by his wife Mollie Mae (White) Ratcliff, brother Joseph Neil Ratcliff; his three sons - Michael Ratcliff with wife Brenda, Charles Ratcliff with wife Beverly, Bruce Ratcliff with wife Betsy; seven grandchildren - Ryan Ratcliff with wife Sarah, Michelle Kooce with husband Jared, Katherine Ratcliff, Brian Ratcliff and wife Anna, Austin Ratcliff with wife Junie, Kathryn Orr with husband Jesse and Jack Ratcliff; nine great-grandchildren - Beckett, Brooks and Landry Ratcliff, Layla and Josiah Koonce, Charlcye and Adelaide Ratcliff, Barrett and Destin Orr; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Kenneth Ratcliff was a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel who served as a USAF Attorney and Judge for 29 years and was a member of the Texas Bar Association. Kenneth also served as a preacher for more than 75 years for countless Church of Christ congregations.

Kenneth was dedicated to his family, his faith, continuous learning and had a life-long love of travel. He enjoyed being busy with the activities he loved like sharing his faith – serving as a founding member, preacher and elder of the Schertz Church of Christ, speaking at Church of Christ congregations throughout the US, the Philippines, the UK and other countries around the world. He offered his scriptural expertise as a managing editor of the Gospel Journal, as a guest speaker at numerous Lectureships around the country and by preaching and hosting bible classes weekly at New Haven Assisted Living Facility in Schertz. He was committed to his community and was an active member and Board president of the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District Board of Education. Kenneth supported the cultural arts by serving on the board of the Mid-Texas Symphony and the Community for Fine Arts Network. Most recently, he committed himself to local government by running for a seat on the Schertz City Council. He won the election on November 3rd, staying active until his final day.

Kenneth will be lovingly remembered by his family, friends, and all who knew him. His faith, life and legacy will continue through the many generations of his family.

A Viewing and Visitation will be held from 9:30AM - 11:00AM on Saturday, November 14th at Schertz Church of Christ and Funeral Service will be at 11:00AM – 12:00PM on Saturday, November 14th.

Interment will be held on Monday, November 16th promptly at 10:00AM-10:20AM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

If donations are wished to be made, please make a donation to either The Gospel Journal, Mid-Texas Symphony or charity of your choice, in Kenneth’s name.