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Dr. Charles E. "Doc" Pratt

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Dr.  Charles E. "Doc" Pratt obituary, 1932-01, Akron, OH

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Charles Pratt Obituary

Dr. Charles E. "Doc" Pratt

01/20/1932 - 04/06/2021

On Tuesday, April 6th, Dr. Charles E. Pratt "Doc," 89, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom he served his entire life.

Charles was born in Gainesville, Florida on January 20th, 1932 to Joseph and Cathalene Pratt. He was the third of four children. As a child, he moved with his family to Toledo, where he eventually graduated from DeVilbis High School and the University of Toledo before earning his Doctor of Medicine degree at The Ohio State University in 1954. His career path began by serving the Papago Indian Reservation in Arizona, where he worked for the Department of the Interior as a commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Coast Guard. He became a resident at Akron City Hospital from 1959-1962 and served as chief resident during some of that time. He went on to establish his private practice in 1962 and remained an influential cornerstone in local healthcare for the following 50 years, serving in capacities such as Summa's Medical Director for Quality Improvement as well as the Chairman of Summa's Pharmacy and Therapeutics Department. Dr. Pratt was devoted to education, whether teaching medical students at Summa or NEOUCOM or Sunday school regularly and often speaking to the congregation. He faithfully served as a board member for Falls First Assembly of God for many years as well as a representative for Light For The Lost, a missions project dedicated to getting Bibles and printed materials to people around the world. It would be nearly impossible to list his accomplishments in their entirety, and he accepted each of them with humility and a renewed sense of duty.

During his time at OSU, he developed a passion for his beloved Buckeyes and for decades was seen at the "Shoe," cheering on the scarlet and gray, rain or shine. Names like Woody Hayes, Archie Griffin, Cornelius Green, and Pete Johnson were often heard by those closest to him, as well as an occasional reference to some "team up north" whose name doesn't matter. Through the years, Charles accompanied countless friends and family to more games than anyone could remember, saw Archie Griffin win two! Heisman trophies, and he was never, ever late for the band.

Dr. Pratt was born with a true servant's heart, and he passionately cared for all people throughout his entire life. He worked countless long hours but invariably had more of himself to give to his family and church when the day was done. He was always available, even at three o'clock in the morning, for sound medical advice or a word of encouragement. He was gentle, kind, and generous. He frequently humbled himself out of gentlemanly compassion but was never afraid to checkmate his opponent or play that two-letter word worth 33 points.

He is survived by Betty, his beloved wife of 65 years; children, David (Reneé), Donald, Eric, Wesley, Amy, and Laura (Joey); sister, Cathy (Marne); grandchildren, Shannon (Todd), Rachelle (Charlie), Jessica, Brandon, Mackenzie, Thomas, Stephanie (Brandon), Elizabeth, Henry, and Lily; as well as many great grandkids and still counting. He is preceded in death by his brother, Donald; sister, Margaret "Peggy;" and his grandson, Lawrence.

Thank you, Dad, for 40 plus trips to Cedar Point, vacations every year and more gifts under the Christmas tree than we could ever remember. Your generosity and devotion to creating memories for those close to you will never be forgotten. You will be sorely missed, Dad, Chuck, "Doc," Charlie, grandpa, and great grandpa but we know with joy in our hearts that we will see you again!

Services will be held on Friday, April 16th at Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Darrow Rd., Stow, Ohio, 44224. Calling hours are 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and will be followed immediately by a memorial service. All are welcome.

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Published by The Blade on Apr. 11, 2021.

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Jerry freeman

March 22, 2024

Dr Pratt was a great friend and a important part of light for the Lost it was an honor to serve on several committees with him through that organization he has a great reward waiting for him in heaven

Aaron Fraley

July 29, 2021

Dr. Pratt,

It was a true privilege to know you both as a friend and as my personal physician. Thank you for your fine, Christ-like example in everything you believed and did. I will always remember the pleasant evening we shared with you and your precious wife, Betty at Blossom Music Center. I look forward to renewing our fellowship when we have the Great Reunion in Heaven.

Ginger Leonard

April 14, 2021

Prayers with healing thoughts go out to your entire family for your loss. May the comfort of his amazing life help you in your resolve.

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