Charles B. Pratt

He was born on May 31, 1932 in Silver Creek, NY, the son of the late Nahum B. Pratt and Lucy (Loveridge) Pratt. He lived in Silver Creek until his early 70’s before moving to be near his daughter in North Carolina and later his son in Virginia.

Charlie graduated from Silver Creek Central School in 1950 and Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and achieved the ranking of Sargent.

He was the former owner of Silver Creek Preserving Corporation and a former member of First United Presbyterian Church.

Charlie was an avid golfer and a long-time member of Tri-County Country Club. He was a devoted fan of the Buffalo Bills and an avowed lover of dogs and horses.

Charlie leaves behind his son, Mark (Mari) Pratt of Glen Allen, VA; and daughter Julie (Luis Chacon) Beichler of Mooresville, NC; five cherished grandchildren, Kristina and Andrew Pratt, and Jordan (Alex) Beichler, Nicholas (Emily) Beichler, and Sydney Beichler; two great-grandchildren (Cohen and Avery); and several nieces andnephews. He remained a friend to his former wife, Nancy Taaffe and her husband Rick Taaffe.

In addition to his parents, Charlie was pre- deceased by his sisters Margaret (“Peggy”) Schank, Emily Whitlock, and Eleanor Liberia, and several nieces andnephews.

A private burial alongside his parents at Glenwood Cemetery will take place at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave. Siver Creek, NY 14136

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