Mr. James Roosevelt Ratliff Sr.

JAMES ROOSEVELT RATLIFF SR., AFFECTIONALLY KNOWN AS “MOOT’ James (Moot) Roosevelt Ratliff, Sr. transitioned to eternal rest on Friday September 1, 2023 at 8:57 AM. He was born on February 8, 1951, to the late Eddie Will and Clar Eva Ratliff in Tylertown, MS. Moot received his formal education in the Walthall County School District at St Paul and JJ Gulledge High School. Moot attended SpringHill C.O.G.I.C of Tylertown, MS with his family as a child. He later accepted Christ and joined Darburn Community Worship Center. Moot considered himself a car Doctor, he was also known as “Mr. Fix It”. He was a hard worker all his life! He started working at an early age, his first job was at Bender’s Bakery. He was second to none in the Bakery, but he refused to do anyone else’s job. He later became a Longshoreman at Port of New Orleans. He also worked at the family owned full-service gas station where many customers came to purchase gasoline, get vehicle repairs, car washes, purchase snacks, and sometimes just to chitchat. He was a self-employed mechanic from the early 90’s until his health failed. He was also the blueprint to the current Ratliff Auto, LLC established 2018 to current, owned and operated by his three sons. Moot leaves to cherish his memories, the love of his life Mary Louise Yarborough Ratliff, to this union four children were born Shenikki (Tony) Thornton, Shedrick (Takeetchala) Ratliff, James (Lee Ann) Ratliff, Shannan (Phylicia) Ratliff, one God Son Kendaruis (KJ) Carr, a special daughter in love Courtney; seven brothers Eddie, Billy (Stella), Jimmy (Tuloha), Benjamin (Emmalean), Jessie (Vadie), Curtis, and Certis Ratliff; four sisters Pearlie R. Campbell (Charles), Anita R Lowe (Toxie), Eddiereen R. Barconey, and Samantha R. Crockett; one uncle Benton (Peggy) Ratliff; one aunt Maxine R. Bearden; ten grandchildren A’Kecianna Thornton, Catavious Ratliff, Braeden Ratliff, Jayla Ratliff, Shannan Ratliff, Jr., A’Keila Thornton, Kyzlan Ratliff, Elijah Ratliff, Alison Thornton, Kaylee Choyce Ratliff; two great grandchildren A’Maya Thornton, & A’Vayah Sturkey, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Moot is proceeded in death by his grandson Anthony Josiah (AJ) Thornton, his beloved parents Eddie Will and Clar Eva Ratliff, his father & mother-in-law Howard and Ola Mae Yarborough, his sister Mardina Ratliff Peters, his brother Earnest Ratliff, his brothers -in-law Lover Carr, Thomas “TP” Peters, Johnny Ray “Sonny” Yarborough, Paul Robinson, and Johnell Crockett, one sister in law Missionary Georgean Ratliff; one uncle Esco Ratliff; three nephews Emmanuel Ratliff, Anthony, & Spencer Ratliff; four nieces Brandi Smith, Janice Ratliff, Shawanda Ratliff, & Bobby Jean Ratliff.

Mr. James Roosevelt Ratliff Sr.

February 8, 1951 - September 1, 2023