Alan Alan Ratliff
Obituary
Vernon Alan Ratliff, “Texan Turned Tulsan,” was born April 30, 1949 in Kilgore, Texas to Vernon Leroy and Emma Lee (Martin) Ratliff. He died March 21, 2021.
Alan earned his BA and MBA from North Texas State University in Business and Finance and began his career at Amoco in gas contract compliance. He was later employed by Andover/Santa Fe Minerals in charge of Gas Contract Sales and Administration.
In 1986 he started his own gas marketing and consulting firm, Woodbine Financial Corp., launching a distinguished 30-year career advising independent oil and gas companies.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary Wayne Ratliff.
Alan is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jonita Franks Ratliff; two sons, Benjamin Alan Ratliff and Jordan Michael Ratliff and wife Lindsey; and two grandchildren.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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To the family of Alan, I am so sorry for your loss. I was a friend of his brother,Gary, but kept in touch with Alan and his family after the passing of Gary. I am currently at a loss of words, but thoughts and prayers for the family. May he rest in Peace. Kathy Diekman
Kathy Diekman
So grateful for the joy of knowing and working with Alan over many years. Our warmest and heartfelt condolences to Jo and the family.
Dorothy and Darryl DeBorde
Lit a candle in memory of Vernon Alan Ratliff
Ione McDonnell
I am so surprised, I will miss our the times we ran into you guys in town. Am sorry for your loss, Jo. Mary McMahon
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Paula Simpson
Jo, was so sad to hear about Alan. We were friends for so many years. I remember when he first started to date you when we were both auditors at Amoco. I will miss Alan, and our yearly lunches. Alan was a great guy, and I pray for peace and comfort for you and the boys/families... Paula Simpson
Paula Simpson
So sorry to hear about the passing of Alan. I'm so glad we were able to catch up at the 50th reunion. Found out he was still the kind and wise Alan I remembered. Condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.
Connie Pate Reynolds
Sincere condolences to Alan’s family. Throughout our school years, we were great friends and always loved competing with each other academically. Alan was so smart. May he now rest in peace as we, his classmates, will cherish our memories of him.
Donna Russell Clark
To the Family of Alan. Sorry to hear this . Alan & I started school at the same time . We were friends even before school . He was in Lynda’s & my wedding in 1969. I sold him the engine he had in the Ford. He will be missed by All his clas mates. Praying for the Family.
Steve Williams
Alan created the best memory of all.
Melody Mulanax
He will be greatly missed by all his friends in Texas. For those of us with whom he grew up and went to school, he was family.
Johnny R McCarty
With loving memories of Alan at Sabine High School,
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Alan left us too soon but he has left us with the reminder that our classmates are a special part of our past and hold a special place in our hearts. I'm so thankful for the opportunity that we had together at our 50th reunion. Alan seemed to be the most in awe with our accomplishments...it was rewarding to hear him say, “A job well done.” Rest In Peace, Alan...we will miss you. Melody, class of ‘67.
Melody Mulanax