John T. Pratt

John T. Pratt

John Pratt Obituary

Published by Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home on Feb. 4, 2016.
John was born on August 11, 1927 and passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016. John was a resident of Bloomington, Illinois at the time of his passing. John was a graduate of the Bloomington Public Schools University of Illinois and the University of Illinois College of Law. He served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was married to Geraldine. His funeral will be at 11:30 am Saturday February 6 2016 at Second Presbyterian Church Bloomington Reverend David Barton officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery Bloomington. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:15 am Saturday at the church. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Second Presbyterian Church 404 N. Prairie Street Bloomington IL 61701 or to the Timber Pointe Charitable Foundation PO Box 233 Bloomington IL 61702.

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