In Memory Of
George Ratzlaff
1947
2016
George Ratzlaff
November 22, 1947 — March 8, 2016
George Brantley Ratzlaff, 68, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, as a result of complications from heart failure while surrounded and comforted by family and friends at Florida Hospital Orlando.
George Ratzlaff was born on November 22, 1947 in New Orleans, LA, the only child of Clarence George Ratzlaff and Julia Farris Brantley. He graduated from Mid-City (now Crescent City) Baptist, and was married March 7, 1981 to Gail Lewis. He joins in Heaven his parents and brother-in-law, Floyd Lewis, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 35 years and his children: Whit and Laura Cassidy (Ratzlaff) Prottsman, and Paul and Paige Lewis (Ratzlaff) Gutacker.
George was an incredible man: follower of Jesus and unashamed Gospel witness; lead singer/songwriter of The Basement Wall and Potliquor; Grammy-nominated recording artist; CEO and on-air talent of Intermedia Automotive Advertising, Inc.; savvy investor and entrepreneur; golf-swing perfecter; boiled crawfish devourer; Disney World enthusiast; 20-year ministry partner of The Jesus Film Project; loving husband and father. George savored the good things on earth while eagerly awaiting the good things in Heaven. He will be remembered as a comedian, family man, provider, and friend.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 11am Vista Community Church, Orlando, FL. In lieu of flowers, donate "In memory of George Ratzlaff" to Jesus Film Project: Women for Jesus: Magdalena Translations at http://bit.ly/1nwKBqq.
George Ratzlaff was born on November 22, 1947 in New Orleans, LA, the only child of Clarence George Ratzlaff and Julia Farris Brantley. He graduated from Mid-City (now Crescent City) Baptist, and was married March 7, 1981 to Gail Lewis. He joins in Heaven his parents and brother-in-law, Floyd Lewis, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 35 years and his children: Whit and Laura Cassidy (Ratzlaff) Prottsman, and Paul and Paige Lewis (Ratzlaff) Gutacker.
George was an incredible man: follower of Jesus and unashamed Gospel witness; lead singer/songwriter of The Basement Wall and Potliquor; Grammy-nominated recording artist; CEO and on-air talent of Intermedia Automotive Advertising, Inc.; savvy investor and entrepreneur; golf-swing perfecter; boiled crawfish devourer; Disney World enthusiast; 20-year ministry partner of The Jesus Film Project; loving husband and father. George savored the good things on earth while eagerly awaiting the good things in Heaven. He will be remembered as a comedian, family man, provider, and friend.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 11am Vista Community Church, Orlando, FL. In lieu of flowers, donate "In memory of George Ratzlaff" to Jesus Film Project: Women for Jesus: Magdalena Translations at http://bit.ly/1nwKBqq.
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Saturday, March 12, 2016
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