William Adams Pratt (Bill), age 74, of Vestavia Hills, passed away at home on Thursday March 7, 2019. He was born on September 28, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Eugene H. Pratt and Helen Spain Pratt. Bill attended the university of Georgia, graduating in 1966. It was in Athens he met and married his wife, Barbara Baumeister. Bill began his career with Shell Oil Company the day after graduation. He enjoyed a 37-year career with Shell and formed many good and lasting friendships. He retired in 2003. After retirement, Bill enjoyed working with Weimaraner Rescue of the South and Bent Brook Golf Course. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and took great joy in his family. Mr. Pratt was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Martha Lee Brumby of Marietta Georgia. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara Pratt, daughter, Kim Pratt, grandson, Dane Pratt, and son, Adam Pratt (Stephanie). The family wishes to thank Cahaba Valley Dialysis and Oasis Hospice for their care and kindness. Mr. Pratt wished to be cremated. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 14th at 2 p.m., a reception following at Ridout's Valley Chapel Funeral Home, 1800 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Weimaraner Rescue of the South, in Bill's memory.
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