Edward "Eddie" Douglas Ratcliffe, age 73, of Cherry Log, GA passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. Mr. Ratcliffe was born in Atlanta, GA on July 25, 1944 to the late Herman and Nell Ratcliffe. He was a Veteran of the United States and also retired from Eastern Airlines. He is survived by his children, Kimberly Lhuillier of Raleigh, NC, Justin Ratcliffe of Miami, FL, and Jessica (Jordan) Mullins-Flores of Miami, FL; grandchildren, Tony Murray of Denver, CO, Ronnie Murray of Denver, CO, James Mullin-Flores of Miami, FL, and Jack Mullins-Flores of Miami, FL; sisters, Sue (Larry) Brogdon of Texas, Margaret Hernandez of Florida, and Nancy (Ben) Thatcher of Georgia; and a brother, Robert "Bucky" (Diane) Ratcliffe. A visitation to honor Eddies memory will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm where friends are invited to come share memories and stories with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mr. Ratcliffe's honor to the Brain and Behavioral Research Foundation at www.bbrfoundation.org. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements. . SERVICES Family Gathering Monday, October 23, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513