Mr. Kerman Ray Ratledge, 79, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Center.

Mr. Ratledge was born Sept. 5, 1936 in Forsyth County to Cletus and Ruby Baity Ratledge. He was a member of Courtney Baptist Church and enjoyed farming and NASCAR.

Mr. Ratledge was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Carter Ratledge.

Survivors: 2 sons, Mike (Joanie) Wood and Bobby (Lisa) Wood; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a brother, Thurmond Ratledge; and 2 sisters, Marie Powell and Zella Gough.

A funeral service was conducted Saturday, April 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Courtney Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Capps officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.  The family received friends prior to the service at the church.

Memorials: Courtney Baptist, 3341 Courtney Church Rd, Yadkinville, 27055.

Condolences: www.gentryfuneralservice.com.