Richard A. Pratt Sr., 71, of  Water St., Warren, died on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at the Warren General Hospital.

Richard was born July 20, 1943, in warren, the son of the late Oras L. and Anna P. Wonderling Pratt. He was a longtime Warren resident, and was employed at the Struthers Well Corporation as a grinder for many years.  He was also a self employed contractor. He was once an avid hunter and fishermen, and a member of the American Legion Post #135.  Among the many things he enjoyed, he especially enjoyed family.

Richard is survived by four children,  Richard A. Pratt Jr. and his girlfriend Mary Hirschfeld, Halifax, PA, Leonard Ellis, Erie, PA, Frederick Ellis, Warren, and Corey Gray, FL; three step children, Tara Copley, Tammy Rogers, and Tim Edwards; two brothers, Donny Pratt, Warren, and David Pratt and his wife Nancy, a sister, Beverly Deveraux, Warren; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Pratt.

Friends are invited to a memorial service and life celebration at the Warren Salvation Army, 311 Beech Street, Warren, PA, on Wednesday, November 12, at 12 noon, with Rev. Neil Siefert, Chaplain, Warren County Hospice, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donation be made to the Salvation Army, 311 Beech St., Warren, PA, 16365.

Those wishing to send  e-condolences, or to view the obituary online, please visit www.petersonblickfuneralhome.com