Norman Dale Ratts

December 20, 1942 - December 17, 2019

Norman Dale Ratts, 76, of Martinsville, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior at 7:40 am on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. He was welcomed into heaven as a good and faithful servant who had fought the good fight and completed the race set before him. He was born on December 20, 1942 in Martinsville, to James and Elizabeth (Williamson) Ratts, his arrival completing their family. Norman graduated from Monrovia High School in 1963. He joined the U.S. Air Force the following December, and proudly served his country for four years. He worked 33 years for Indianapolis Power & Light, retiring in 2000. A hard worker and good provider for his family, he would finish his shift at the plant and spend his evenings pursuing his life-long love of farming; a passion he passed on to his son. A faithful and Godly man, Norman was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Hall for more than 60 years. He served as a Deacon, Elder, and Trustee. He taught the same Sunday school class as his mother before him. Norman married the love of his life, Patty Deem, on April 6, 1968. United as one, they cared for and lifted one another up, sharing life’s burdens and joys throughout their 51 years together. We rejoice knowing one day they will be together again. Norman loved his family and leaves behind a lasting legacy to those who survive him. They include his wife, Patty; daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Roger Boyd of Lawrenceville, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Darrin and Christy Ratts of Martinsville; grandchildren, Ashlynn, Arianne, Landen and Gaven Ratts, and Elizabeth Boyd; nephews, Robert and Aaron Mitchell; and niece, Laura Caudill. Not every family is related by blood and Norman had the privilege to include among his loved ones, J.J. and Halee Rhea, their daughters, Kindle and Tyley, and their grandchildren, Ellie and Bexley. Friends and Family are invited to gather prior to the service from 10:00 am, on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, 5830 W Hurt Rd, with Pastor Roger Boyd officiating the Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 am. Burial will be held in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hall. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, 5830 W Hurt Rd, Monrovia, IN 46157, and envelopes will be provided by the funeral home at the church. To share a favorite story, send the family an online condolence, order sympathy gifts for services, or light a candle in his memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.