Robert Thomas Pratt

Robert Thomas Pratt, 89, passed away on March 8, 2024, in St. George, Utah. Son of Leona (Maxfield) and Victor Thomas Pratt, he was born on Dec. 22, 1934, in Inglewood, California. He graduated from Compton High School in 1952 and entered Compton Junior College. He studied industrial arts and received an associate degree in 1954. He then attended Brigham Young University for a year, studying mechanical engineering. Robert was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, which he cherished, and which formed the basis of much of his life. He served as a missionary from 1955-57 in the Central American Mission. Later in 2002, he served a mission with his wife Mary in the Nauvoo Illinois Mission at the newly reconstructed Nauvoo Temple. Over the years, he found much joy in serving others and the Lord. Some of his callings included scoutmaster, bishop, stake president, gospel doctrine teacher, and temple ordinance worker. After his first mission, he also served his country in the Army National Guard. Robert was a hard worker and held a variety of jobs over the years. During his college years, he found work in a small machine shop, an oil refinery, and at North American Aviation Company. Over time, he began developing advertising materials and sales catalogs. He found his way to Lockheed Electronics and other companies, where he was successful in bringing in accounts for printed circuit boards. Later, he worked in sales for a company which produced giant wind turbines. For the last decade of his professional career, he worked in real estate sales. During retirement, he enjoyed traveling around the world with Mary. They visited Japan, China, Europe, Central America, Israel, and Egypt. He loved his journeys, preparing thoroughly beforehand, exploring historical sites, and taking many pictures. He was preceded to heaven by his wife Mary (Deason) Pratt, mother and father, aunts, uncles, and his sister Joyce Hyatt. He is survived by his children, Nancie Pratt of South Jordan, UT, Amy {and Steven) Durney of Broomfield, CO, Matthew Pratt of West Hollywood, CA, and Peter (and Paula) Pratt of Henderson, NV; 17 grandchildren: Samuel Metro, Jolyn Metro, Benjamin Metro, Daniel Metro, Joseph Metro, Kitt Metro, Andrew Durney, Michael Durney, David Durney, Jacob Durney, Jared Durney, Hannah Durney, Elijah Pratt, Joshua Pratt, Isaac Pratt, Luke Pratt, and Rachel Pratt; 17 great-grandchildren; and sister Joan Hill of Springville, UT. Robert was a deeply beloved father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, brother, and friend. His passing was sudden but not unexpected, preceded by a year of declining health due to age. While we lost our beloved dad, many have lost a friend and loved one in him. He has been a rock to many, a helping hand to those in need, and a master of humor with a decades-long repertoire of jokes, including the nicknames Jocko and Elvis. There was so much more to him than just dad, though to us that was his greatest role - he was also a woodworker, handyman, gardener, tennis player, swimmer, artist, author, and the list goes on. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Sun River Chapel located at 4461 South Country Club Drive, St. George, UT. A visitation with family will be from 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. prior to services at the same location. To join services via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91220397256

Robert Thomas Pratt

December 22, 1934 - March 8, 2024