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James Cordell Pratt

December 6, 1937 — July 14, 2022

James Cordell Pratt was born on December 6, 1937 to the late John Almon and Gladys Mitchell Pratt in Decaturville, Tennessee.

He married Carol "Peggy" Wood on April 17, 1955 and the couple made their home in Selmer, Tennessee where he remained until his death on July 14, 2022. Mrs. Pratt passed away on December 14, 1997.

He had previously worked at Brown Shoe Company in Selmer and had been the owner of Selmer Bike Shop until he retired in 2018.

Cordell leaves to cherish his memories: his son, James (Angela) Pratt of Memphis, TN; two daughters, Karen Pratt of Selmer, TN and Sandra (Andy) Forsyth of Memphis, TN; five grandchildren, Stephanie (Anthony) Jones, Jessica Marlborough, Drew (Morgan) Forsyth, James Cordell "JC" Pratt, III and Abby Forsyth; two step-grandchildren, Patrick (Amanda) Johnson and Samantha (Devon) Haines; one great granddaughter, Allison Jones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife and his siblings: Elco Pratt, Franklin Pratt, Eva Jane Kelley and Imogene Chandler; an infant daughter, Betty Jane; one son, Steve Pratt.
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Sunday, July 17, 2022

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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