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Thomas Pratt Obituary
October 5, 1950 - November 28, 2020
Thomas "Tuck" Taylor Pratt, Jr., 70, of Eden passed away on Saturday morning, November 28, 2020 at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Hampton Heights Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Ridge-View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friend at the church from 1-2 pm before the service and other times at the home. The family asks that everyone wears facial coverings and observe social distancing.
Tuck was born in Rockingham County on October 5, 1950, a son of Thomas Taylor Pratt, Sr. and Anna Rutledge Robertson, both deceased. He was retired from Lorillard Tobacco Co. and a member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing and especially spending time with his grandsons.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Slaughter Pratt of the home; his children, Jennifer Hankins, Beth Boothe and Clay Pratt and wife Brittany, all of Eden; his siblings, Ed Pratt and wife Joan of Hendersonville, Alan Pratt and wife Carolyn of Eden, Ann Long and husband Joel of Myrtle Beach, Doug Pratt and wife Teresa of Garner; his step brother, Edd Robertson of Reidsville; and his grandsons, Caleb Hankins, Gabriel Boothe, Hunter Boothe, Thomas Pratt and Sawyer Pratt.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Hampton Heights Baptist Church, 1323 Washington Street, Eden, NC 27288, Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Boone & Cooke, Inc. Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Pratt.
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Evelyn
December 1, 2020
So sorry for you as we were shocked to hear this sad news.
I don´t do FB so please give me a call when you feel like talking
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Beverly and Gary Jones and Family
November 30, 2020
Uncle Tuck was a special guy and we made some great memories through the years. He was loved and respected by all in our family, and he will be missed! Sending love and prayers to his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Bobby cain
November 29, 2020
Tom was a very good fella I work with him for about 15 years in the plug room at Lorillard
Keith Bradsher
November 29, 2020
Joan,
I was sad to hear of Tuck´s death. There are so many fond memories of playing golf with him and his sarcastic humor that always put a smile on my face. I will be praying for you and the children during this time.
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