Tom Jerome Ratliff of Lee’s Summit passed away January 10, 2023, at the age of 94.  Tom was born to Albert and Ruth Ratliff of Drew, Mississippi, in 1928.

He received his master’s in business management and worked from accountant to Executive Vice President of Interstate Brands Corporation.

Tom married Charlotte Evans in 1953.  Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ruth, sister Cornelia Rathke, brother Barton Wade Ratliff and his wife, Charlotte. 

He is survived by his children Dawn Ratliff, Jerry Ratliff and Lori Eller, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.