Joel M. Pratt

Joel M. Pratt, Age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2015, at his home in Jefferson, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was the Son of the late Joel M. Pratt, Sr. and Olivia Wilson Pratt. He is survived by his Beloved wife of fifty years, Ann Henry Pratt, Son, Joel M. Pratt, Jr., Daughter, Holly Pratt Hand, Wife of Lawrence Hand, Jr., two grandchildren, Collin Lawrence Hand and Kelsie Claire Hand, Sister, Lillian Pratt Andre, Sister-in-law, Lynne Henry Lahare, Brother-in-law, Jim Lahare and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, also numerous caring friends.

Joel was a graduate of De La Salle High School and attended Loyola University. He served in the National Guard and was an employee of C. B. Fox Company for forty-two years. He was also a member of the Goodtimers.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Monday, December 7th at 12:00 p.m., with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made in Joel’s name to your favorite charity.

To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.