Birth date: Jul 13, 1950 Death date: Jun 11, 2020
On June 11, 2020, Robert William “Bob" Ratton Jr. passed away unexpectedly. Born in Manila, Ark., to Dr. and Mrs. Robert William Ratton, Bob grew up in Memphis and attended White Station High School, where refined his life- long l Read Obituary
Bob was such a good friend to me as were his parents. I am deeply saddened to know I was not able to adequately thank him for his friendship before he left this life. How glorious to have the heavenly presence of Bob in that great cloud of witnesses. I am so blessed. Tappy Murray
I had the privilege of knowing Bob as law partner , a friend ,a bother in Christ and a passenger in plane when he was flying. Bob was the best tax lawyer I ever knew but he was even a better person. The best or worst memories i have of Bob were flying with him . The first time I ever flew with him he kept using a fountain pen to push a button on the instrument panel. When we landed he said I need to gas up and have something checked out . I said is there a problem ? He said did you notice me pushing the button with my pen and I said yes.He said I was not sure the landing gear was working but it did . Just want to have it checked.
I have other adventures but the one I remember the most is when we were coming back from Nashville one winter night and freezing rain was hitting the windshield. Bob gave me a flashlight and told me to see if ice was forming on the wings . I told him I do not see any ice. About 30 minutes later we landed and Bob said do you understand the danger of ice on the wings and I said yes. He said you are one calmest person i have ever seen in this situation. I can not believe that you went to sleep. I said i was not sleeping i was praying . Bob said it worked .
I was truly blessed to have known. Bob He was a gift of sunshine on a cloudy day
Tom Dyer
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I will always remember Bob's support when I worked for Armstrong flying N119AR. Good days and a good friend.You will be sorely missed in this world.
Neil Oakes
Professionally, Bob was a rare talent.....an accomplished attorney with outstanding business skills. Couple this with his ability to communicate clearly and he was a joy to work with. He was also a genuinely nice person who was a pleasure to be around. I'm glad to have had the privilege of knowing Bob and working with him.
Steve Yackey
