Alexander J. Pratt Jr.

St. Martinville – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Notre Dame Catholic Church for Alexander J. Pratt Jr., 78, who passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home in St. Martinville from 7 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

A rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Rev. Abelardo Gabriel SVD will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. 

Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville.

Alexander was born March 17, 1943. He worked as a rancher and realtor all of his life. He was a simple man, but an influencer to many. He was known to help those in need and take them under his wing to help guide them through their life. He enjoyed singing and dancing to Zydeco. Family was everything to him and he cherished his time spent with them. Alexander will be deeply missed by all.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joanne James Pratt; son, Carl Anthony Pratt (Carrie); and his only grandchild, Chloé Nicole Pratt.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Pratt Sr. and Gertrude Singleton Pratt; and sister, Rose Olivier. 

Pallbearers will be Ambrose Pratt III, Michael Pratt, Tony Gradney and Francis Gradney.

Pellerin Funeral Home of St. Martinville (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.

To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to  www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.

(Pd.Adv.)