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Ernest Pratt Obituary

Ernest L. Pratt, Sr.

Ernest L. Pratt, Sr. departed this life on March 18, 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Samantha M. Pratt; children, Shaunte Taylor (Reginald), Tiesha Ross, Ebony Pratt, Essence Pratt, and Terrence Ross (Tamara); daughter-in-law, Lauren Pratt; 4 siblings; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 9:30 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.
Published by The Free Lance - Star on Mar. 30, 2022.

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Reginald and Sharon Collins

April 2, 2022

Sending my heartfelt condolences to Shaunte Taylor and family. You and your family are in thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength, comfort and peace to carry you through this difficult time. RIParadise Mr. Pratt.

Vivian Garnett-Lynch

April 1, 2022

Ebony I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you and the family. God Bless.

Bruce Pratt

April 1, 2022

Our Condolences From Your Cousin's The Pratt's In Connecticut

Deborah Hawthorne

April 1, 2022

Our condolences and prayers to the family.

Going to miss you. A person who was always willing to help others. If I ever needed anything you always came thru .<br />RIP Brother-in-Law

Diane Chapman

March 31, 2022

Going to miss you!!!
A person who was always willing to help others. If I ever needed anything you always came thru. RIP Brother-In Law

Myrna Ellis

March 30, 2022

On behalf of the Ellis Family, I’m sending lots of love and prayers to the Pratt Family. We were raised like brothers and sisters and even though life has taken us in different directions, the love remains the same. Oh the fun and good times we had. Gicky was always a fun person to be around. Our memories of you will forever remain in our hearts and minds Gicky. Rest on dear brother rest on. ❤

Steve Rollins

March 28, 2022

You have my sympathy Mrs. Pratt in the lost of your husband. May God embrace you with his arms of love and protection during this time . May you find peace in knowing God has prepared a place for him and will never leave you.
Praying for you and your family.

Trent Ellis

March 28, 2022

My condolences to the Pratt family. Ernest will now rest in eternal peace!

Jereline Thompson

March 27, 2022

To my family Prayers, Condolences to my first Cousins during during this time of transition of the passing of your brother I know it's hard but God knows best than we do. He is in complete control. Cousin Jereline Samuel Thompson

Elder Twanna Gray

March 27, 2022

Sending Prayers, Comfort, and Condolences to my family in the transition of your brother may God bless this family with his loving arms of Comfort around you having two family members taken at the same time but God knows what's best and he want put no more own us than we can bear .Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning ( Psalms 30:5)

Francine Carter

March 25, 2022

My sincere condolences to you Cookie and family and the Pratt family

Shantae Ellis

March 25, 2022

My condolences to the Pratt family. I will keep you all uplifting in prayer during this difficult time. Ernest will definitely be missed.

Towana Gooch

March 25, 2022

Heartfelt Condolences to the family

March 24, 2022

On behalf of A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, we express our deepest condolences during this difficult time. We extend continued prayers of strength and comfort. Our thoughts are with your family.

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LaVaniel and Gloria Ennis

March 24, 2022

We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort in the midst of your sorrow. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family.

Phillip Ross

March 24, 2022

My condolences to the family praying for all.

Wendy Anderson

March 24, 2022

Thoughts and prayers to the Pratt Family, Ernest was a great man and will be truly missed.

Teresa Rominger

March 24, 2022

I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I know he was a very loving father and grandfather. Bryant talks about him all the time. I’m glad he is in no more pain. Love u Teresa and Gary rominger

Elaine Pratt

March 23, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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