PRINCETON — Bobby E. Ratliff, 75, of Princeton passed away at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at his home in Princeton.

Born May 20, 1937, in Milo Township, Bradford, to George W. & Alice (Elmore) Ratliff, he married H. Carol Scott May 13, 1961, in Bradford. She survives.

He was a 1955 graduate of Buda High School. In partnership with his two brothers for 35 years, he co-owned George's Service Station in Princeton. He also worked for the Hennepin Canal for eight years and the Illinois Department of Transportation for eight years. He served in the Army Reserves for six years.