John L Pratt *

John , age 54 of Purgitsville, WV passed away on Wednesday, January 8, in Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney, WV.  He was born September 24, in Petersburg, WV and was a son of Judy F. (Pratt) Leatherman of Fisher, WV and the late John Lee Reel. 

In addition to his father, John was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sherri Renee Pratt and half -sister, Libby Ann Reel.

John attended Moorefield High School and was an automobile mechanic and a former employee of Fitzwater Trucking in Moorefield, WV.  He also was known as a “Jack-of-all- trades” who loved to tinker with anything.  John’s passion was fishing especially with his grandchildren. 

John is survived by his former wife and lifelong friend, Helen T. Kifer of Moorefield, WV;  two daughters, Amanda (Josh) of Wardensville, WV and Heather Pratt of Moorefield, WV;  two grandchildren, Kaden Barrett and Leiliiana Lopez; his girlfriend, Tammy Shingleton of Purgitsville, WV;   one sister, Julie “Sue” Pratt of Fisher, WV; half-sister, Kathy of Fisher, WV; half-brother, Marshall “Ike” of Cross Junction, and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In accordance with John’s wishes, his body will be cremated.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Memorials in memory of John L. Pratt may be made to the Pratt Family, c/o Schaeffer Funeral Home, 11 Main Street,  Petersburg, WV  26847.

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