Son of the late Harry Lindsay Johnson and Yvonne Burks Johnson.
A "native Charlottesvillian" he attended Jefferson Elementary School, Burley High School, and was a graduate of Lane High School. He went on to attend St. Paul's College and was a graduate of John Tyler Community College with a degree in Funeral Service Management, and a U.S. Army Veteran. DuPratt was a Licensed Mortician and Funeral Director by trade, and worked in his family's business for a number of years-the former Johnson Brothers Funeral Home. He worked in a number of professions and businesses, was an entrepreneur and operated the AnnPratt florist for a number of years, after closing his florist he began his career as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 18 years, he was also a Bus Driver for the counties of Green and Albemarle, in addition he was an employee of Food Lion and delivered for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, part-time.
DuPratt had a larger than life personality, always kept a smile, and his laughter was contagious. He was an avid sports participant and fan; and an AAU Youth Basketball Coach for a number of years. He was a devoted member of Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church and enjoyed singing on the choir. He was a family historian and he loved his family and cherished time spent with family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Annie Keyes Johnson; one son, Harry Lindsay DuPratt Johnson, IV; one daughter, Phillisco Smith Alexander; one special grandson and granddaughter, Harry Jonathan DuPratt Johnson, V. and Sade Smith Brown-Jordan; three other granddaughters, nine great grandchildren; one sister, Yvette Johnson Pleasants; two aunts, Ida Johnson Lewis and Frances Johnson Raines; one uncle, Joe O. Johnson; one niece, Keshia Pleasants; one nephew, Jerome Pleasants Jr. and numerous cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church, 105 Lankford Avenue, with Dr. Alvin Edwards officiating. J. F. Bell Funeral Home, Charlottesville, VA.
A "native Charlottesvillian" he attended Jefferson Elementary School, Burley High School, and was a graduate of Lane High School. He went on to attend St. Paul's College and was a graduate of John Tyler Community College with a degree in Funeral Service Management, and a U.S. Army Veteran. DuPratt was a Licensed Mortician and Funeral Director by trade, and worked in his family's business for a number of years-the former Johnson Brothers Funeral Home. He worked in a number of professions and businesses, was an entrepreneur and operated the AnnPratt florist for a number of years, after closing his florist he began his career as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 18 years, he was also a Bus Driver for the counties of Green and Albemarle, in addition he was an employee of Food Lion and delivered for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, part-time.
DuPratt had a larger than life personality, always kept a smile, and his laughter was contagious. He was an avid sports participant and fan; and an AAU Youth Basketball Coach for a number of years. He was a devoted member of Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church and enjoyed singing on the choir. He was a family historian and he loved his family and cherished time spent with family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Annie Keyes Johnson; one son, Harry Lindsay DuPratt Johnson, IV; one daughter, Phillisco Smith Alexander; one special grandson and granddaughter, Harry Jonathan DuPratt Johnson, V. and Sade Smith Brown-Jordan; three other granddaughters, nine great grandchildren; one sister, Yvette Johnson Pleasants; two aunts, Ida Johnson Lewis and Frances Johnson Raines; one uncle, Joe O. Johnson; one niece, Keshia Pleasants; one nephew, Jerome Pleasants Jr. and numerous cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church, 105 Lankford Avenue, with Dr. Alvin Edwards officiating. J. F. Bell Funeral Home, Charlottesville, VA.
Son of the late Harry Lindsay Johnson and Yvonne Burks Johnson.
A "native Charlottesvillian" he attended Jefferson Elementary School, Burley High School, and was a graduate of Lane High School. He went on to attend St. Paul's College and was a graduate of John Tyler Community College with a degree in Funeral Service Management, and a U.S. Army Veteran. DuPratt was a Licensed Mortician and Funeral Director by trade, and worked in his family's business for a number of years-the former Johnson Brothers Funeral Home. He worked in a number of professions and businesses, was an entrepreneur and operated the AnnPratt florist for a number of years, after closing his florist he began his career as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 18 years, he was also a Bus Driver for the counties of Green and Albemarle, in addition he was an employee of Food Lion and delivered for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, part-time.
DuPratt had a larger than life personality, always kept a smile, and his laughter was contagious. He was an avid sports participant and fan; and an AAU Youth Basketball Coach for a number of years. He was a devoted member of Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church and enjoyed singing on the choir. He was a family historian and he loved his family and cherished time spent with family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Annie Keyes Johnson; one son, Harry Lindsay DuPratt Johnson, IV; one daughter, Phillisco Smith Alexander; one special grandson and granddaughter, Harry Jonathan DuPratt Johnson, V. and Sade Smith Brown-Jordan; three other granddaughters, nine great grandchildren; one sister, Yvette Johnson Pleasants; two aunts, Ida Johnson Lewis and Frances Johnson Raines; one uncle, Joe O. Johnson; one niece, Keshia Pleasants; one nephew, Jerome Pleasants Jr. and numerous cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church, 105 Lankford Avenue, with Dr. Alvin Edwards officiating. J. F. Bell Funeral Home, Charlottesville, VA.
A "native Charlottesvillian" he attended Jefferson Elementary School, Burley High School, and was a graduate of Lane High School. He went on to attend St. Paul's College and was a graduate of John Tyler Community College with a degree in Funeral Service Management, and a U.S. Army Veteran. DuPratt was a Licensed Mortician and Funeral Director by trade, and worked in his family's business for a number of years-the former Johnson Brothers Funeral Home. He worked in a number of professions and businesses, was an entrepreneur and operated the AnnPratt florist for a number of years, after closing his florist he began his career as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 18 years, he was also a Bus Driver for the counties of Green and Albemarle, in addition he was an employee of Food Lion and delivered for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, part-time.
DuPratt had a larger than life personality, always kept a smile, and his laughter was contagious. He was an avid sports participant and fan; and an AAU Youth Basketball Coach for a number of years. He was a devoted member of Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church and enjoyed singing on the choir. He was a family historian and he loved his family and cherished time spent with family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Annie Keyes Johnson; one son, Harry Lindsay DuPratt Johnson, IV; one daughter, Phillisco Smith Alexander; one special grandson and granddaughter, Harry Jonathan DuPratt Johnson, V. and Sade Smith Brown-Jordan; three other granddaughters, nine great grandchildren; one sister, Yvette Johnson Pleasants; two aunts, Ida Johnson Lewis and Frances Johnson Raines; one uncle, Joe O. Johnson; one niece, Keshia Pleasants; one nephew, Jerome Pleasants Jr. and numerous cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church, 105 Lankford Avenue, with Dr. Alvin Edwards officiating. J. F. Bell Funeral Home, Charlottesville, VA.
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