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William Pratt Obituary
William R. Pratt, 77, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016.
Born to the late William D. and Daisy Mae (Birch) Pratt, William had been a resident of the Clinton/North Lawrence area all of his life and retired from PPG Industries with over 30 years of service. He attended Faith United Methodist Church and was a loving father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by five siblings and grandson Matthew S. William is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty (Glazer); daughter, Pamela (Allen) Price; son, Kevin Ray Pratt; grandchildren, Matthew, Nathaniel, Jonathan, Nicholaus, Larissa; and sister, Wilma (Al) Dangelo.
Funeral Services will be held SATURDAY, May 21, 2016, 11 a.m., at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93) Canal Fulton, Pastors Harry and Marry Lou Merryman and Pastor Al Dangelo (nephew), officiating. Burial at Newmans Creek Cemetery, North Lawrence. Friends may call FRIDAY 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and also one hour prior to service time on Saturday. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to 14845 Churchfield St. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666
www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356
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robin cabrera
May 20, 2016
Uncle Billy was a wonderful role model and so willing to. Help when needed.
Loved and missed by all!
Craig Gesaman
May 19, 2016
So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I loved the times I spent with Bill and his stories about my dad, uncles and of course Wilma.
May 18, 2016
Betty, Pam and Kevin,
Words cannot express how saddened we were to hear of Uncle Bill's passing.
We will all remember him as a kind, caring man who loved to laugh and have fun.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and going forward.
Love, Karen and Jerry Pratt
May 18, 2016
Sorry for your loss -The Forshay Family
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Denise and Mahlon Steiner
May 18, 2016
Only knew Mr Pratt 4 years from church but he was a very kind and gentle soul. He will be missed by his church family.
Deborah Baker Steed
May 18, 2016
Sorry to hear about your loss Pam, your family is in my prayers.
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