NORTH CAROLINA – Scott A. Pratt, 59, of Norlina, NC, passed away peacefully of natural causes, at his home on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, and is now joined with his soulmate, John Freer.
Born on January 28, 1958, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Nelson Pratt and the late Elizabeth (Wilcox) Pratt.
Scott was a graduate of Queensbury High School. Following his graduation, Scott proudly served his country for 14 years in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, he served in Operation Desert Storm. For the past 9 years, Scott was an attendant at the Welcoming Center in Bracey, VA.
He was an avid sports fan, he especially loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Yankees. Scott was also a passionate collector of sports memorabilia and music records, especially Phil Collins and Genesis.
He was predeceased by his brother, Keith N. Pratt and his mother Elizabeth Pratt.
Scott is survived by his daughter, Tanya M. Dubois and her husband Alan, Jr. of South Glens Falls; his son, Jason A. Pratt and his wife, Kirstyn of Queensbury; his grandchildren, Dyllon Pratt, Ashana Pratt, Dravin Pratt, Andrew Dubois, Kruger Moss, Brandon Dubois, Deacon Pratt, Hailey Dubois and Roman Pratt; his father, Nelson Pratt and his wife, Marjorie of Queensbury; his sisters, Gail Whalen of Granville and Lynn Conlee and her husband Scott of North Carolina; he is also survived by his ex-wife and close friend, Peggy Pratt of Queensbury; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Burial with full military honors will be at a later date, to be announced at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwater.
In lieu of flowers, Scott’s family has requested that memorial donations be sent to any local Alcoholics Anonymous Program or a local veterans charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Johnna
It’s been 15 days since Scott’s passing and not a day goes by that we don’t think of him think of him fondly. Here at the Virginia Welcome Center he was; dependable, hard working and friend to all.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to his family.
Sue
It’s been 15 days since Scott’s passing and not a day goes by that we don’t think of him fondly. Here at the Virginia Welcome Center he was; dependable, hard working and friend to all.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to his family.
Sue
I worked with Scott at Griffiss AFB. Real nice guy, always smiling, good to work with. Sad to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family. God Bless.