Jim Ratliff

Jim Ratliff, 82, of Kingsport, formerly of Keen Mountain, VA, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020. Jim was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grundy, VA. He retired as mining superintendent and also from the Keen Mountain Correctional Facility.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Valeria Ratliff; son, Mark Delomas; daughter, Lesa Felker; four brothers; and five sisters.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Susan Nunley and husband Steve; son, James Ratliff and wife Kristi; eight grandchildren, Stacey Felker, Alexander Nicewander, Erin Williams, Carrie Berryhill, Jacob Ratliff, Kara Nunley, Thomas Delomas, and Samantha Delomas; sister, Elizabeth Ratliff; brother, Milton Ratliff and wife Joyce; and several nieces and nephews.

Jim’s wishes were to be cremated.