Clarence Loran

Pratt

Clarence Loran Pratt son of the late Amanda Buckner Pratt and Joe David Pratt was born in Ellington, Missouri, on April 21, 1926. He departed this life at Advanced Healthcare Medical Center in Ellington, on October 22, 2007, having attained the age of 81 years, six months and one day.

On March 13, 1948 in Ellington, Clarence was united in marriage to Lora Mae Warren she preceded him in death on November 13, 1996. Clarence later married Dessie Turner in Ellington, on November 7, 1998. Clarence was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served in WWII. He was a member of the Lone Cedar United Baptist Church, the American Legion Post #346 and a lifetime member of the NRA. Clarence enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching wildlife, going for drives and spending time with his family.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one brother, Arthur Leroy Pratt, five sisters, Betty Payne, Mary Soper, Minnie Carter, Frances Klema and Artie Pratt.

Clarence is survived by his wife Dessie of Ellington, two sons, David Pratt and wife Shiela of Ellington, John Pratt and wife Mary of Poplar Bluff, step-children, Linda Massie of Ellington, Arthur Turner and wife Myra of Ellington, Roger Turner and wife Deanna of Ellington, two sisters, Willa Neighbors of McLean, VA, Helen Dace of St. Louis, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Clarence will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation:6 to 8 Tuesday
Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc.
Wednesday October 24, 2007 at 2:00 P.M.
Minister: Dennis Burns Burial: Pratt Cemetery
Pallbearers: Doug Warren, Arthur Turner, Roger Turner,
Craig Turner,
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

Memorials: Parkinson's Disease Association