Lee Wesley Pratt's Obituary
Decatur-Lee W. Pratt, 86 of Decatur passed away 4:40 pm Saturday, July 23, 2011 in his residence.
Lee was born on June 9, 1925 in Tateville, Kentucky the son of Lee T. and Flossie B. (Bray) Pratt. He has lived in Shelby county and Macon county since 1932. Lee proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1943 ' 1945. Lee and Della Marie Taylor were married on April 20, 1945 in Shelbyville, IL. He was employed for over 26 as a tool and die maker, operating a punch press machine for Grigoliet & Co. Lee was an avid fisherman.
Surviving are his daughter Tanna (husband – David) Grunden of Decatur; his sons Danny (wife Kathy) Pratt of Blue Mound and David (wife – Pat) Pratt of Centre, AL: his brother Earl Pratt of Decatur; his sister Margaret Gibbons of Illinois; 9 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren.
Lee was preceded in death by Della, his wife of 61 years; his parents; his brothers Thomas, Luther, and two brothers in infancy.
Services to celebrate Lee's life will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Rodney Houser officiating. Visitation will be from 10 – 11:00 am Tuesday at the funeral home. Committal service with military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard and concluding with the 'Flight Home' ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Macon County Senior Citizens.
The family of Lee W. Pratt is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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