Rex E Ratcliffe

Rex E. Ratcliffe, 84, of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Miami Valley Dayton Hospital.

Rex was born on March 21, 1942, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Robert and Dorothy Ratcliffe. He was a 1960 graduate of Lynn High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree. He attended South Georgia College before transferring to the University of Kentucky and finishing his degree at Ball State University. Rex owned and operated Williams, Keckler, & Ratcliffe CPAs in Richmond. He was a member of the First Church of Christ in Lynn. Rex loved his church and read his bible daily. He was also a member of the Winchester Golf Club and the Farmland Conservation Club. Rex enjoyed playing golf and watching old western movies.

Rex is survived by his loving wife, Vicki (Burdette) Ratcliffe; two children, Rob Ratcliffe (wife Suzie) and Nancy Eads (husband Bart); six grandchildren, Hannah Ratcliffe, Chloe Ratcliffe, Cory Taylor, Katie Taylor, Colton Eads, and Cooper Eads; a sister, Kris Ratcliffe; and three nieces, Olivia, Lindsay, and Jessica.

Rex was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet (Comer) Ratcliffe; and a sister, Sondra McElhinney.

A funeral service to celebrate Rex’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the First Church of Christ, 206 W. Church St. in Lynn, Indiana. Pastors Ray Ellis and Ryan Borger will officiate. Burial will follow in Spartanburg Cemetery.

Friends and family may gather to share and remember from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Saturday at the First Church of Christ in Lynn.

In lieu of flowers, our dad would be thrilled if you’d consider donating to the Junior Golf Program at the Winchester Golf Club. Knowing young golfers were able to have their needs met and being able to enjoy the game that Rex loved, would make him smile. Thank you. Donations can be sent to Winchester Golf Club, Attn: Mark and Eric, Junior Golf Program, 895 S. Simpson Dr., Winchester, Indiana 47394.

Walker Funeral Home in Winchester is entrusted with arrangements.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerswinchester.com. 

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