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Obituary For Mr. Curtis Levon Pratt

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

Guest Book

Our condolences for your loss. Our deepest sympathies and prayers to our friend Rita and the Pratt family. Alan & Edwina Brown

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Sorry for the loss of your loved one Curtis Pratt. Our prayers are with you. Joe and Ruby Broadaway. Betty Campbell & Tillman family

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My condolences at the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in your memories and strength in the Lord remembering that all is well in the hands of our Lord.

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I am so sorry for your loss.

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My deepest condolence to the family we love you Sister Patricia Blakney from Deaconess Kelly and Deacon Jeff Kelly ❤️🙏

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Dear Precellia, God will take care you and the entire Pratt family. May you all find comfort in the memories and cherish them always.

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Sending Prayers of comfort to the family.Frank Bennett.

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Praying for entire families! Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

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We are so sorry for your lost. Our condolences too the family

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Our condolences to Mr. Curtis Levon Pratt and Family we are Praying that God will strengthen the Family as they go through these difficult days and months ahead.He will truly be miss. Billy and Phyllis Mclendon and Family 🙏🏼💙

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Our heartfelt condolences to the family may the love of God continue to comfort and strength you during difficult time. Dale & Pearlette Yarborough

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We are extending our deepest sympathy and condolences to Sis Marie and family for the passing of her beloved son, Curtis. Marvin & Betty Burchette

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I'm sorry to hear about the loss of my classmate Curtis Pratt.. Sending my condolences from the Savage and Bennett family.

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We are sorry for the loss of your love one. Sending our condolences and 🙏 for the family. Larry n Vera Cash

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Sending prayers and condolences to you and your family during this time of your loss. May God give you strength and endurance. James, Lena, and family.

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Condolences to the Pratt family...May GOD continue to strengthen you and keep you strong...Montgomery & Parsons Family 🙏🏽

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Sorry for your loss. Praying God will comfort and strengthen the family...❤️💙

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Praying for the family

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So sorry for your loss Mrs. Marie and family sending love and hugs and my heart felt CONDOLENCES E373

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Sorry to hear about my classmate/cousin Curtis. Sending my prayers and condolences to my Auntie Marie and my family. ❤️ Mark&TerryAnn Diggs

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I'm so sorry for your loss sending you prayers and comfort during your time of bereavement. Patricia Owens Bennett & Family

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Sorry for your loss,continued parayes for the entire family,Jean Neal&Family

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So very sorry for your loss,continued prayers for the entire familly.

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TO MY FAMILY MY HEART IS HEAVY RIGHT NOW. MY NEPHEW IS RESTING IN GOD HAND/ LOVE YOU LORRAINE PEGUES OLIVER

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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