Robert "Bob" Pratt

Robert "Bob" Pratt obituary, SHINNSTON, WV

Robert "Bob" Pratt

Robert Pratt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harmer Funeral Home on Mar. 3, 2025.

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Robert "Bob" Lee Pratt, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was born in Clarksburg, on July 11, 1959, a son to the late Roy and Aileen (Selmon) Pratt. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne and Mildred (Midge) Swiger.
He is survived by his wife, Leisa Pratt, whom he married on Sept. 21, 1991; brother Danny Pratt (Debbie); daughter Tara Lee Pratt; father-in-law and special buddy David Mihaliak; grandchildren Alivia Pratt, Christian Pratt, and Trinity Eldrige; nephews and nieces Daniel Pratt (Melissa), Adam Pratt (Corie), Christopher Pratt (Shannon), TJ Dawson (Lexie), Heather Ehrhart (Michael), David Turner, Amanda Elder, Jessica Martinez, Matthew Martinez, Alex Clay (Amber), Allison Clay (Justin), Abby Smith, Emma Smith; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Bob was previously employed by Harvey Industry, Hortis Glass, Adamston Flat, Boron Gas Station, where he met the love of his life, his baby doll, his wife Leisa, Standard Advertising, AFG "Fourco" Glass Factory, and he retired from the DOH. He was a member of the Elks Club. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and taking everyone's money at the hunting camp. He loved camping and fishing with his Fourco buddies up on the Gandy. He also loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and West Virginia Mountaineers, and watching Lincoln High School Sports. He was an avid #3 Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan. He never wanted to miss any of his nieces, nephews, and grandkids playing sports. He looked forward to going to the beach every year, and trips to Atlantic City with the Elder family, and friends from the factory. He enjoyed his special time hunting and fishing with his brother Danny. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and with his longtime friend, Timmy Elder.
Friends will be received at Harmer Funeral Home on Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 2:00PM-8:00PM. A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, March 7, 2025. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Online memories and condolences may be shared at harmerfuneralhome.com
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston
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