Hugh Lloyd Pratt
January 26, 1939 ~ April 27, 2024
Hugh Lloyd Pratt, affectionately known as Lloyd, 85, born on January 26, 1939, in Searcy, AR, to Edward O. Pratt and Jewell Berry Pratt. He peacefully passed away on April 27, 2024, at IU Health University in Indianapolis, IN. He married Maxine Oneda Carr on June 1, 1958.
After serving with honor in the Indiana National Guard for six years, Lloyd dedicated an impressive half-century to Marsh Supermarkets before his retirement. His steadfast faith was evident in his involvement with the 7th Street Church of God and as a Legacy Member of The Gideons. Lloyd's passions were his garden, the flowers he cultivated with care, and above all, nurturing the love he shared with his wife Maxine. He was a man of God that ministered to everyone he met.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Ballard officiating. Calling hours will be from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, IN.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Oneda Pratt; son, Gregory Lloyd (Donna) Pratt of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Linda Cole of Kokomo, IN; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jewell Pratt; daughter, Lisa Deanne Pratt and brother, Terry O. Pratt.
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in loving memory of our grandpa, as we gather to bid farewell to his earthly presence, we are filled with both sorrow and gratitude. his life was a beacon of love, wisdom, and faith that illuminated our paths and enriched our souls in countless ways. the memories we shared with him are like precious gems, sparkling with laughter, warmth, and the deep bond that only family can know. we find solace in knowing that he is now free from pain and suffering, wrapped in the eternal peace and comfort of the divine embrace. his journey in this world may have come to an end, but his spirit lives on in the love he planted in our hearts and the lessons he imparted through his actions and words. we are grateful for the moments we shared with him, the lessons we learned from him, and the love he bestowed upon us unconditionally. his legacy of kindness, strength, and faith will continue to guide us as we navigate the challenges of life, knowing that he is watching over us from a place of eternal rest and serenity. rest in peace grandpa, knowing that you are cherished, remembered, and deeply loved. though we may grieve your physical absence, we take comfort in the belief that one day we shall be reunited in a realm where pain and sorrow are no more. until then, may your spirit soar high in the heavens, forever a guardian angel watching over us.