Thomas Andres Pratt

74 of Paragon, IN passed away peacefully August 22 ^nd , 2020.  Tom was born in 1946 in Kokomo IN to Jack & Lena Pratt who preceded him in death as well as two brothers, Furman and Billy.

Tom served in the United States Army as a Crew Chief on the UH-1 UTT Helicopter while serving 3 tours in Vietnam.  Upon his return home he continued to serve in the Army National Guard of Indiana and a Reserve of the Army until 1973.

He retired from Detroit Diesel Allison as a Tool & Die maker after working over 30 years for them.  Tom loved spending time with his family; he enjoyed shooting pool, racing dirt bikes and was an exceptional woodwork craftsman.

Tom is survived by his wife, Roberta Joan of 18 years, step children; Nancy Roberts (Tim), Sean France (Kara), Christine Williams; 9 grandchildren; his sisters, Mary Kern and Katie Schraub (David) and several nephews and nieces.  Visitation will be from 10 am to 12 noon Friday, August 28 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 12 noon.  Burial with military honors will follow in Brownsburg Cemetery.  In compliance with current requirements and restrictions, guests are required to wear masks and observe social distancing.