Curtis Levon Pratt also known as “Kurt” or “Big Kurt” departed his life on April 14, 2023 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Curtis was born on February 10, 1966 to Marie Pegues Pratt and the late Lugene Pratt in Chesterfield, South Carolina. Curtis is the paternal grandson of the late John S. Pratt and Cellia Myers Pratt. He is also the maternal grandson of the late Show and Mary Melton Pegues.

At an early age, Curtis was baptized in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Morven, NC. In 2015, he re-dedicated his life to Christ after a life-threatening event. Curtis was educated in the public schools of Anson County and graduated from Bowman Senior High School Class of 1984.

He was united in Matrimony to Cynthia Faye Little of Wadesboro, North Carolina in 1985 and to that union three (3) children were born: Latoya, Sherika, and Curtis. Cynthia preceded him in death.

Throughout the years, Curtis was employed with Tyson Foods Inc., Cuddy's Farm, and Pilgrim’s Pride. Curtis loved to fish and had a love for animals, especially dogs. He also loved to draw, build birdhouses, and watch sports. Curtis loved to be around his family. Curtis' signature phrase and hand gesture was “One Love.” Throughout conversations, whenever he took a picture, greeted someone, or ended a conversation, Curtis would always let it be known that he had “One Love” for the people that were dear to his heart. Curtis was very protective of his family. He loved his mother, siblings, children, and grandchildren unconditionally and had a special bond with his nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Curtis did not meet a stranger as he was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was laid-back, straightforward, and loyal.

Curtis was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Faye Little; two (2) brothers-in-law: Rev. Ben Tillman, Sr. and Bobby Little; Aunts: Glennie (Wade) Harris, Frances (Nelson) Bennett, Ernestine Graham, and Elizabeth (James) Caple; Uncles: John Lester Pratt, Sylvester (Doris) Pratt, and Lee Thomas Pegues.

Curtis will be missed tremendously by all of his loved ones. Left to forever cherish his fond memories are his seven (7) children: Latoya Little, Curtis Pratt, and Sherika Pratt all of Wadesboro, NC, Shavonda Pratt of Fayetteville, NC, Marvin Pratt of Lancaster, SC, Curtia Crump and Atarius Crump of Mt Gilead, NC. Eleven (11) grandchildren: Jada Little, Jayden Little and Jayce Little all of Wadesboro, NC, Carlos McNair, Jr., Cey’von McNair, Ca’Rika McNair and Allen Travis, Jr. all of Wadesboro, NC, Martalia Harris of Fayetteville, NC, Marvin Pratt Jr., Kennedy Pratt and Kimora Pratt of Lancaster, SC.

Five (5) sisters: Reatha (Herbert) Winchester of Ocean Springs, MS, Precellia (Harland) Moses of Rockingham, NC, Patricia (Shelton) Blakney of Morven, NC, Eugenia (Gartharee) Hinson of Fort Mill, SC, Cynthia (the late Rev. Ben, Sr.) Tillman of Morven, NC, Two (2) step-sisters, Barbara Jean Bullock of New Haven, CT and Overseer Gwendolyn (Perry) Bennett of Ansonville, NC; One (1) sister-in-law: Mary Louise Little of Wadesboro, NC; Four (4) brothers-in-law: Rev. Zack (Linda) Little of Charlotte, NC, Jerry (Helen) Little, Kenneth Little, the late Bobby (Joyce) Little all of Wadesboro, NC.

Seven (7) uncles: Johnny (Garletha) Pratt of Lilesville, NC, Gadyes (Helen) Pegues of Oxon Hill, MD, James (Cynthia) Pegues of Bowie, MD, Perry Pegues of High Point, NC, Tommie (Doris) Pegues of Wadesboro, NC, the late Taylor (Shirleen) Peguese, and the late Joe (Lucille) Pratt; Ten (10) aunts: Delores (Larry) Walton of Charlotte, NC, Dorothy (the late Elmer) Cash of High Point, NC, Marlene (Leon) Merriman of Morven, NC, Clarice (the late Lewis) Thompson of New Rochelle, NY, Ada (the late Moses) Lyles of Thomasville, NC, Margaret Diggs of Lilesville, NC, Annie Louise (the late Lemuel) Hampton of Camden, SC, Lorraine (the late Roy) Oliver of New Rochelle, NY, Betty (Marvin) Burchette of Matthews, NC and Mattie (the late Bobby) James of Mt. Vernon, NY.

Nieces and Nephews: Keisha Winchester and Christopher Winchester; Renaldo Moses and Harlandria Moses; Mareio Johnson and Matthew Pratt; LaToya Hinson, Jequae Hinson, and Jeremy Hinson; Sherelle Funderburk, Lucretia Tillman, Krystal Tillman, and Benjamin Tillman, Jr.; Rachelle Covington, Kennesha Harrington, and Tina Bennett. Curtis loved and considered: Shelia Robinson, Tiffany Robinson, Latisha Henry, Jermaine Robinson, Brittany Robinson, Michael Henry and Dominique Henry as his nieces and nephews. As well as a host of loving cousins, relatives, and friends. Curtis’ special friends in which he considered brothers were Tony McRae and Keith Crawford of Morven, NC.

The Homegoing Services will be on Sunday, April 23, 2023, 2:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot of the Old Ebenzer Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Cairo, North Carolina.

The Pratt Family will greet family and friends on Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 1:30-2:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

The public viewing will be on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 3:30-5:30pm.

The zoom link for the service is: https:/us02web.zoom.us/j/87931116664 Meeting ID: 879 31116664