Jerry Pratt
Jerry Pratt
November 11, 1925 ~ August 5, 2013
Jerry PrattDaingerfield-Funeral services for Jerry Pratt, 87 of Daingerfield will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield with Bro. Don Ross officiating. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home.Jerry was born November 11, 1925 in Rocky Branch and died Monday, August 5, 2013 in Daingerfield.He was a member of First Baptist Church in Daingerfield, veteran of the US Army having served during WWII where he received the Bronze Star and member of the Masonic Lodge. Jerry was a retired school administrator at Daingerfield Lone Star ISD, retired Morris County Judge and enjoyed ranching. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Jo Freeman Pratt of Daingerfield; children, Brenda and Jimmy Bedard of Gilmer, Jerry and Anna Pratt, Jr. of Longview and Janis and Kelly Olive of Rocky Branch; 6 grandchildren, Wendy and Clay Keith of Lindale, Jeremy and Amber Walker of Grapevine, Jesse Pratt of Montreal, Canada, Abbie Pratt of Longview, Claire and Jonathan Schmit of Austin, Riley Olive of Rocky Branch. 2 great grandchildren, Miles and Marley Jo Keith of Lindale.Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.Online condolences may be made at Nail-HaggardFH.com
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Jerry,So sorry to hear about your dad. Thoughts are with youand your family.
I had Mr. Pratt as teacher in the 8th grade in the 1954 period. He will be missed.
Jerry and Family,I am sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all thru this time.Love you Jerry,Molly and Ed
Our prayers for the family.Sorry for your lost. He will be missed by all. Norris & Jo Phillips
Another one of our very best citizens passes away! I never really knew Mr. Pratt’s family but he was my football coach when I was in 9th grade and I really admired him. My deepest sympathies to his family. Daingerfield residents should remember him with nothing but the highest regard. Gilbert
Betty and Jan So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Chris
Dear Betty, I was so sorry to hear about Jerry. My prayers are with you and your family.
To the Pratt Family,I am so sad to hear of the passing of Coach Pratt. He was my bus driver, coach and friend. I was visiting with him at a high school football game after I graduated from Daingerfield in 1957, and he asked me what I was going to major in at Kilgore Jr College. He was always interested in his former students. I told him I was not sure and he suggested that I go talk to Dr Bradley in Hughes Springs. After a visit with Dr Bradley I decided to go to dental school. So Coach Pratt is responsible for that. He will always be a special person and I will never forget him.God Bless.Tom White class of 57
Mrs. Betty , Brenda, Jerry & JanWe are sure going to miss Mr. Pratt…He was such a fine man & one of my all time favorites…..I never had a discussion with him , without learning something…D-LS ISD was very fortunate to have had him in a positionto make a difference ; and that he did….I’m a better person because he was my friend…..Know that the Pratt family will be in my thoughts & prayers….
Mrs. Pratt, Jerry, Janis & BrendaThe passing of Mr. Pratt is like the loss of an icon, when we talked to him or asked a question, we always knew we’d receive the unvarnished truth. When I recall my youth he’s always be a positive part of it.Please accept my heartfelt condolences for his passing and rejoice in the fact that he is now with his Lord in the better life he knew was his.Randy
so sorry to hear about Jerry…my prayers are with you…
We are so sorry for your loss!! I didn’t have the privilege to know Mr. Pratt as long as most. The few times I was lucky enough to visit with him at his great grandkids birthday parties, he always made me feel so welcome as if I were part of the family. He had such a sweet and caring spirit!
Thoughts and prayers are with each of the family and friends. Mr. Pratt was a kind man with a ready smile for each of us at DISD.
Our condolences and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr Jerry, our prayers go out to your family.
Jerry, your dad had a major impact on me as a pillar educator when I began my career in education at DHS. I shall never forget the insightful interview we had and the open door he shared throughout as a mentor. His commitment to learning and educational growth made a powerful impact on many. I extend heartfelt sympathy to you and your family, mom and siblings during this fragile time. Thoughts and Prayers….-Robert Keeling-
Mrs. Pratt, Brenda, Jerry, Jan, WendySo sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Jerry. He was such a man of character and will be truly missed. Praying for God to comfort each of you during this difficult time.
Mrs. Pratt, Brenda, Jerry, Jan, WendySo sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Jerry. He was such a man of character and will be truly missed. Praying for God to comfort each of you during this difficult time.
Jerry,I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.DHS ’71
May God comfort you at this time. Cousin Jerry was a fine man. I will always cheris the memories of us growing up together . My love to you Betty and family…… Mary Lynn Pratt Bradley
Our thoughts and prayers will be with all the Pratt family at this time. Jerry was a fine man.
To Jerry, Anna, Jan, Kelly, Wendy & the Extended Pratt Family; with deepest regrets and condolences & abiding respect. Judge Pratt served his God, Family, Community and Country with great distinction. We were fortunate enough to know Judge Pratt from our time at Daingerfield High School and when he was County Judge of Morris County. He was a wonderful Human Being; a highly principled Gentleman, a great Educator and an excellent Judge. No matter your station in life, Judge Pratt was always interested in you and your family; and displayed a genuine interest in having a positive impact on the lives of every person that he interacted with. We can only aspire to live up to the example that he set forth for us. May God Bless You All now and in the difficult days ahead. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die…. Respectfully Submitted with Love….
Dear Mrs. Pratt, Brenda, Jerry and Jan,I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, Mr. Pratt. He was such a fine man and so funny in his quiet way.My thoughts are prayers are with you all.Love, Mary Elizabeth