Pratt, Donald Stuart

Donald Stuart Pratt, 75, of Draper, Va., died on Sunday afternoon, October 12, 2008, at the home of his son. He was born in California on September 25, 1933, and was preceded in death by his wife, Bennie Kelley Pratt; and his parents, Stuart S. Pratt and Jane Casteel Pratt.

He was a member of Draper’s Valley Presbyterian Church. He was a farmer and a retired employee of Appalachian Power Company.

Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Stuart and Karen Pratt, Dean and Terri Pratt, and Glenn and Tina Pratt, all of Draper, Va.; and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2008, from the Draper’s Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Preston Sartelle and the Rev. Bob Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visiting will be held Wednesday evening, October 15, 2008, at Stevens Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Draper’s Valley Presbyterian Church or to the Hospital Hospitality House, 612 E. Marshall St., Richmond, Va. 23231. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.