Larry Joe Pratt, Sr.

Video Memorial TributeLarry Joe Pratt, Sr. of Batesville, MS, was born June 1, 1939, in Pope, MS to James and Viola Pratt and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Funeral services for Mr. Pratt will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in Batesville, MS. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville. Rev. Ed Temple and Dr. David Ball will officiate the service. Entombment will follow the service at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville. Preceding Larry in death were his parents, his wife of forty-nine years Betty Siltman Pratt, his son, James Ray "Jim" Pratt, and his brother, James Robert Pratt. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Henderson Pratt; his son Larry Joe Pratt Jr. and his wife Denise of Olive Branch, two daughters; Cheryl Kay Pratt Linder and husband David of Meridian, and Beth Ann Pratt Dunlap and husband Michael of Batesville. Nine Grandchildren; Larry Joe Pratt III and his wife Sara, Jonathan Lee Pratt, Sarah Linder Caples and her husband Brian, William David Linder, Rachel Ann Linder, Isabella Grace Linder, Robert Pratt Dunlap and his wife Hannah, Morgan Dunlap Standridge, and William Michael Dunlap. Six great-grandchildren; Sara Elizabeth, Caleb James, Larry Joe IV, and Jacob Caden Pratt, Sydney Grace, and Jasper David Standridge. Two brothers; Hunter Pratt and wife Judy of Batesville. Martin Lee Pratt of St. Louis, and sister-in-law, Gwen Warren Pratt of Katy, TX. Known by many names, Larry Joe, Larry, Mr. Pratt, Uncle Pete, Daddy, and Papaw, he was a loving father and grandfather and a truly humble servant of the Lord all of his days. A 50-year employee of First Security Bank in Batesville, starting as a teller, he ended his career as President and Chairman of the Board, and was currently serving on the Board of Directors at the time of his death.  He was active in the Mississippi Banker's Association and served as President from 1996-1997. He was a civic leader in Batesville during a time of economic growth, and he took great pride that he was involved in recruiting many of the industries that make Batesville the community it is today. He was named Panola County Man of the Year 1974-1975, President of the South Panola Chamber of Commerce 1973-1974, President of the Rotary Club, 1989-1990, and served on the Board of Trustees of the South Panola Community Hospital for over 20 years. He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi in 1961, enjoyed attending sporting events, and traveling the world. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Batesville and the Wesleyan Sunday School Class.The family ask for those wishing to send memorial donation in Larry's honor to please do so to First United Methodist Church, 119 Panola Ave. Batesville, MS 38606, or Pope Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1505, Pope, MS 38658.