Jeffery R. Pratt

Jeffery Pratt Obituary

GRAFTON - Jeffery R. Pratt, 51, of Grafton passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness.
Jeff was born December 1, 1959 in Lorain, Ohio where he grew up. Grafton has been his home for the last 23 years.
He attended the Lorain Co. J.V.S. and graduated from Clearview High School in 1978. He was employed as a parts manager at Harrison Ford in Wellington for the past nine years. He was a member of the Toledo Rd. Church of Christ in Lorain. He loved woodworking and knife collecting. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He especially enjoyed hiking in the outdoors with his granddaughter Kalie. Jeff was a true Christian family man.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years Iva (nee Sparks), one son Matt (Sara) Pratt of Grafton, his mother Mary Pratt of Lorain, one sister Lorraine "Susie" (Randy) Stewart of Sheffield Lake, and his granddaughter Kalie.
He was preceded in death by his father Vernon Pratt.
Friends will be received in the Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland St., Elyria, Ohio on Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 7, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. in the funeral home. The Rev. Bob Eddy and Rev. James Hiser from the Toledo Rd. Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.
Memorial contributions in Jeff's memory may be made to the Toledo Rd. Church of Christ, 5075 Toledo Rd, Lorain, Ohio 44055.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.reichlinroberts.com.

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Published by The Morning Journal from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffery Pratt

10 Entries

Karen Woodruff

January 18, 2011

Dear Iva and Family,
Words can not express my thoughts and feelings after learning about Jeffs sudden unexpected passing. I enjoyed the many conversations I had with him as we did water aerobics. He was a true gentleman who touched my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Nancy Boitel-Uhl

January 11, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

January 7, 2011

I've been praying for all of you since Jeff got sick. We are keeping you in our prayers and our hearts. Our deepest sympathy to you. Lynn (Hughett) and Dereck Johnson

January 6, 2011

My deepest sympathy to you,Iva and your family. These are hard days but God of all comfort will give you His comfort as you seek Him. Your husband is with the God of all comfort.
Janice Hatley / Roberta's neighbor.

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Brian Adkins & Family

January 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

Coylette DeWitt

January 5, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Pratt/Stewart family. I was a neighbor of the Pratts years ago.You are in my prayers.

Darlene Lighty

January 5, 2011

Deepest sympathy to the Pratt/Stewart family ,I went to school with Jeff, he was the nicest person you would ever want to meet.May God comfort you in your time of sorrow

Terri Petro

January 5, 2011

Dear Iva and Family of Jeffery Pratt,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. God's peace be with you.

Jeannie DeCarlo-Rose

January 5, 2011

Dear Iva and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. The good memories will get you through the weeks and months ahead. May he rest in peace.

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