March 14, 1972 - July 23, 2012

WEST LAFAYETTE — Christopher Duane "Chris" Pratt Sr., 40, of West Lafayette, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 1:46 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2012, in his home.

He was born March 14, 1972, in Plymouth.

He is survived by his spouse, Leanne M. (Finkhousen) Pratt of West Lafayette; sons Brandon T. Bowden of Goshen and Christopher D. Pratt Jr. of West Lafayette; daughters Jessica R. Pratt of Goshen, and Rebecca S. and Calista N. Pratt, both of West Lafayette; brothers Wm. Alex (Delana) Pratt, James A. Pratt, Bradley J. (Cassie) Pratt and Ryan A. (Tracy) Lusher, all of Elkhart; his sister, Kathleen A. Maike of Elkhart; grandson Mathew J. Pratt; his father, James A. (Debra) Pratt of Elkhart; his mother, Rebecca A. Jackson of Pensacola, Fla.; stepmother Rhoda R. (Steve) Ragsdale of Vandalia, Mich.; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly.

In accordance to the family's wishes cremation has taken place.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to the 6 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, memorial celebration of Chris' life at Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart. Pastor Victor Burson will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date.

Chris was an over-the-road truck driver for Ryder Trucking, Lafayette, for several years. He was an avid NASCAR and Jeff Gordon fan.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in the Gulf War aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CV-59).

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.

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