Paul D. Ratliff Battle CreekAge 63, died Friday, April 7, 2017, at his residence. Paul was born on November 29, 1953, in Battle Creek, the son of James and Alaine ( Grant) Ratliff. Paul was a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1971 and then received his Associates Degree in Business from Kellogg Community College. In 1974 he married the former Brenda K. Kimble who survives. Paul was currently employed as Facilities Director for Bronson Battle Creek. He spent 45 years working for the Battle Creek Health System. He enjoyed golfing, gardening and being outdoors. Surviving are his children, Chris Ratliff, Corey (Stacy) Ratliff, Melanie (Charlie) Warren, Monica (Darek) Simonds and Meredith (Dustin) Edgell; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Donald, Dale and Brian Ratliff and a sister, Debbie Salinas. He was preceded in death by his father.  Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 to 8:00 p.m., at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to The Haven of Rest Ministries. www.henryfuneralhome.org