Clarence E. Ratcliff, 88, of Thatcher, AZ, was born in West Virginia on November 19, 1923. He passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012 in Thatcher. He served his country as a U.S. Marine, during WWII. He married Virginia Dale Riggs on January 31, 1946. He was a long time member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Virginia of Thatcher; daughter, Janice (Gene) Vinson of Thatcher; three sisters, Virginia, Ellen, and Anna; four brothers, Bob, Charles, James, and Paul. Private family services will be held at a later date.