74 of Paragon, IN passed away peacefully August 22nd, 2020. Tom was born in 1946 in Kokomo IN to Jack & Lena Pratt who preceded him in death as well as two brothers, Furman and Billy.
Tom served in the United States Army as a Crew Chief on the UH-1 UTT Helicopter while serving 3 tours in Vietnam. Upon his return home he continued to serve in the Army National Guard of Indiana and a Reserve of the Army until 1973.
He retired from Detroit Diesel Allison as a Tool & Die maker after working over 30 years for them. Tom loved spending time with his family; he enjoyed shooting pool, racing dirt bikes and was an exceptional woodwork craftsman.
Tom is survived by his wife, Roberta Joan of 18 years, step children; Nancy Roberts (Tim), Sean France (Kara), Christine Williams; 9 grandchildren; his sisters, Mary Kern and Katie Schraub (David) and several nephews and nieces.
74 of Paragon, IN passed away peacefully August 22nd, 2020. Tom was born in 1946 in Kokomo IN to Jack & Lena Pratt who preceded him in death as well as two brothers, Furman and Billy.
Tom served in the United States Army as a Crew Chief on the UH-1 UTT Helicopter while serving 3 tours in Vietnam. Upon his return home he continued to serve in the Army National Guard of Indiana and a Reserve of the Army until 1973.
He retired from Detroit Diesel Allison as a Tool & Die maker after working over 30 years for them. Tom loved spending time with his family; he enjoyed shooting pool, racing dirt bikes and was an exceptional woodwork craftsman.
Tom is survived by his wife, Roberta Joan of 18 years, step children; Nancy Roberts (Tim), Sean France (Kara), Christine Williams; 9 grandchildren; his sisters, Mary Kern and Katie Schraub (David) and several nephews and nieces.
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