Powhatan, Virginia
PRATT, Matthew "Matt" Ryan, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, 23, of Powhatan, died June 24, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Lisa Pratt of Powhatan; brothers, Mike and Mitch Pratt, both of Powhatan; maternal grandparents, Oscar and Kay Martin of Chesterfield; paternal grandmother, Betty Pratt of Florida. He is also survived by many other family members and many friends. He was predeceased by his grandfather, John Pratt. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Toys for Tots or Wounded Warrior Project.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
My family and I gain comfort from the memories and comments from all who remember Matt at this time. He will always be in our hearts and we are thankful that so many people met and knew him, if only for a short time.
Kay Martin
June 22, 2022 | Chesterfield, VA | Grandchild
In loving memory of a dear grandson who left us too soon. You are always in our hearts, remembered by many friends, neighbors & workmates who speak softly of good times with you and wish you could be with us.❤❤❤
Kay Martin
June 22, 2021 | Chesterfield, VA | Grandparent
Many thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts and memories of Matt with his family. Though time passes and grief and sorrow for our loss become more bearable, they cannot erase the memories made for all of us, and you. Believe me when I say that there was never a dull moment at family gatherings when Michael, Mitch and Matt were all there. ♥ always, Granni K
Kay Martin
June 24, 2019 | Chesterfield, VA | Grandparent
Your Grandmother& Grandfather thank about you every day, we will never forget you. I remember when you were very young you were kind of hesitant to give us a hug but as you got older you never left this house with out that hug. We look forward to the day we will see each other again, love you Pop.
Oscar Martin
June 22, 2019 | Chesterfield, VA | Grandparent
Remembered By
Denis
October 06, 2011 | Richmond
To the Pratt family, I am sorry for your lose. I've known Matt for about a semester at Richmond Tech Automotive class. Like many other guys in the class we became a family. Matt was our big brother and now we will never be the close family of RTC.
R.I.P. Matt "big bro" Pratt
Denis
October 06, 2011 | Richmond
Matt and I worked together for a while in 2008, one of the nicest guys you could ever want to know. I was very sad to learn of his premature departure, and would like to send my condolences to his family. My prayers are with you and I hope the happy memories stay with you until you see him again.
Jason
July 11, 2011
Oscar and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Joe Mitchell
July 10, 2011 | Richmond, VA
The FO's of Hotel Battery 3/14, Ft Pickett 2011 Annual Training
To the Pratt Family,
Thank you for selflessly lending your son to us in Battery H 3/14. I gained life-lasting lessons and wisdom from your Cpl. Pratt. His generosity and humor continually changed my outlook on life.
He's the reason I have my Humvee license. He gave me his own field chair when I had no where to sit. He convinced me to buy a machete after he used his to show me how to chop through thorn bushes and dig fighting holes for concealment. He even taught me how to call in...
Korin McClendon
July 10, 2011 | Lynchburg, VA
