Francis Radcliff's Obituary
Francis R. Radcliff, age 74, of North Eaton, passed away, Sunday, November 18, 2007 at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria, following a long illness.
He was born in Weston, WV and had lived in North Eaton the past 46 years moving from Cleveland.
He was a 1951 graduate of Weston High School.
He served with both the US Navy and Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Radcliff worked a pipe fitter for the Republic/LTV Steel Company, Cleveland for 34 years, retiring in 1992.
He was a former member of Jacksons Mills Baptist Church, WV and attended Columbia Baptist Church, Columbia Station.
He was a member of United Steel Workers Union and Pipe Fitter Breakfast Club.
He enjoyed traveling and bowling.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Marge (nee Gum) Radcliff; sisters, Barbara Johnson of Elyria, Beverly Lambert of Weston, WV; three nephews and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by daughter, Susan Radcliff; son, Stephen Radcliff; parents, Ralph and Stashia A. (nee Butcher) Radcliff and brother, Gary L. Radcliff.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00AM until the time of services at 12 Noon at the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, N. Ridgeville. Pastor Richard Bennett of Columbia Station Baptist Church will officiate.
Burial will private at the Snyder Cemetery in Churchville, WV.
Memorial contributions may be made to Columbia Baptist Church, 24414 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028 or the Churchville United Methodist Church c/o Martha Gum, 3558 Churchville Rd., Camden, WV 26338.
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