Joe M. Pratt passed away Feb. 4, 2012, in a local hospital. He was born June 16, 1945, in Fort Smith to Robert Wilford Pratt and Modene Sellars Pratt, who have both predeceased him.
He is survived by his brothers, Jim and his wife Helen of Fort Smith and Bob and his wife Betty of Muldrow. He is also survived by his nieces, Robin Pratt-Webber, Rachelle Pratt and Reynda Allen and her husband Kevin of Fort Smith and Jennifer Brannon and her husband Kevin of Muldrow; his nephew, Kaelin Pratt and his wife Mary Margaret of Fort Smith; six great-nephews; one great-niece; and a family friend, Georg Turner.
Visitation with friends was held from 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at Lewis Funeral Chapel, 4817 Kelley Hwy., Fort Smith. Private family burial will be at a later date.
Pallbearers will be David Deason, Kaelin Pratt, Kevin Brannon and Kevin Allen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. No public viewing.