Clifford M. "Herbie" Pratt

Clifford M. “Herbie” Pratt, 92 of Lacota, passed away, Monday, August 23, 2021. Born on June 11, 1929 in South Haven Michigan to Clifford C. and Susan (Foster) Pratt.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Filbrandt Chapel in South Haven. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM with Pastor Eric Jarvis officiating. Herbie will be laid to rest at Chambers Cemetery in Geneva Township.

Herbie served his country with the U.S. Air Force from 1948 – 1952.  During the 1960’s and 1970’s Herbie and his brothers; Bill, Les, Joe and Dan were all on a bowling team together. Herbie was a devoted Christian who read and studied the bible.  He proudly led many people to Christ; he loved to talk and teach about the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Herbie really enjoyed tending to his yard and mowing his lawn.  While not a social man, he cared deeply for his children and family.

Herbie is survived by children; Laurence J (Dee) Pratt, of Georgetown TX, Karen A (Ron) Drake, of South Haven, Kathleen M. Green of Bangor, Thomas M. Pratt, of Kalamazoo and Margaret M (Ken) Copenhaver, of Bangor, 8 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.

Herbie is preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Susan Pratt, wife Cora Sue (Wray) Pratt, siblings; Chester (Delilah) Pratt, Dan Pratt, Marian (Gordon) Powers, William (Carol) Pratt, Lester (Linda) Pratt, Esther (Bill) Burrows, and Joseph (Mary) Pratt.

Contributions may be made in Herbie’s memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.