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Jerry Pratt Obituary
May 17, 1939 - January 16, 2024
Wichita, Kansas - Jerry M. Pratt, 84, passed away January 16, 2024, in his home in Wichita, KS. He was born in Wichita, KS, May 17, 1939 to William E. Pratt and Hazel Pratt (Dailey). Jerry was a devout believer in God, father and family man, he would help anyone anytime. He was dedicated to the Shriners mission up until the day he passed. Jerry retired as a Crew Chief tool and die maker after 30+ years, also he proudly served in the Navy, later retiring from the AirForce Reserves. He is survived by his daughter, Ginny Anaya; sons, Ramon J. Pratt (Rachel), Kelly E. Pratt (Amber); grandchildren, Curtis M. Anaya, Kendall M. Anaya, Kyle M. Anaya (Ashley), Anthony McDaniel (Kristen), Kara Pratt, Kayla Pratt (Chance Barnard), Brittney Pratt (William Lynden) and Zachary Pratt (Mackenzie), Kylee Lindley (Caleb) and Leo Pratt; great-grandchildren, Maliyah, Dalin, Sofia, Odin, Sylvie, Rocket, Jaxon, Maddox, Brexley, Grayson, Wrenlee, Isiah, Charlotte and Addison. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; wife, V. Elaine Pratt, of 53 years; son, Guy A. Pratt and siblings, William Pratt, Joy Burgardt and Mary Mendez. Jerry will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. A funeral service will be February 3rd, 2024, 11 am at Old Mission Mortuary Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Plane of Mercy, 130 S Topeka St, Wichita, KS 67202.
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James/Jane H Davis
May 11, 2025
RIP My good friene and neighbor
Harry Simpson
January 28, 2024
Fair winds and following seas sailor. "Boatswain... Standby to pipe the side... Shipmate's going Ashore..." Thank you Jerry for your service to this nation. U.S. Navy.
Rest Jerry, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. Career U.S. Air Force Reserves.
Jim Davis (Dave)
January 28, 2024
I will always remember the bicycle ride we took to Udall, Ks one Sunday morning many years ago. We stopped at a restaurant to have breakfast and neither one of us could read the menu because we had forgotten our prescription glasses. Jerry will be remembered as an outstanding friend and neighbor.
Rick Brown
January 23, 2024
So sorry for your loss.he was a great brother and friend we talked each others ear off at the front desk of the shrine.
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Old Mission Mortuary & Old Mission Wichita Park Cemetery3424 E. 21st Street N., Wichita, KS 67208
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