Obituaries

April 15, 1937 to November 21, 2012

WINAMAC - Vernon R. Pratt, 75, of Burnettsville, passed away at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Monticello Assisted Living and Health Care, Monticello.

He was born April 15, 1937, in Winamac, to the late Lindle and Cecelia DuBois Pratt. He married Gail Popejoy on July 13, 1992 in Gatlinburg, TN. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Vernon L. (Patricia) Pratt, Francesville, Son
Hope (Mark Crowder) Cogdill, Monticello, Daughter
Faith (Alan) Mitchell, Perrysville, Daughter
Charity Pratt, Victoria, TX, Daughter
Derrick Stinson, Monon, Step Son
Bryan Stinson, Bunker Hill, Step Son
5 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren
3 Step Grandchildren
Ed (Catherine) Pratt, Burnettsville, Brother
Jerry Pratt, Francesville, Brother
Tim (Karen) Pratt, Logansport, Brother
Ron (Louisia) Pratt, Monticello, Brother
Terry (Cindy) Pratt, Winamac, Brother
Gerry Pratt, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Linda Garbison, Sister

Mr. Pratt served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW, Monticello, and the American Legion.
Formerly of Winamac, he had resided in Burnettsville since 1967. He was a longtime member of the Burnettsville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a former employee of RCA, Monticello, and Peters Revington, Delphi. He also was a driver for Superior Auto. He  loved NASCAR, gardening, yard work, and was a former softball coach for the RCA team. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamad. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Friday, Nov. 23), at the funeral home. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville.