THEODORE "TED" JOHN PRATT

Ted Pratt achieved his eternal rest at 67 after a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer. He leaves a legacy of faith, hope and love of family, friends and his church. We find comfort in the assurance that he now rests peacefully in the embrace of his Savior and Shepherd, Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward James Pratt and Marjorie Jean King Pratt and sister, Ellen Pratt Davis. He is survived by his wife Barri Ann Norton Pratt; his daughter, Hannah Pratt Free (Daniel); brothers Eddie Pratt (Gloria) and Dennis Pratt (Glenda); sister-in-law, Jenny Norton Greer (Jeff); and many beloved nieces and nephews. Ted grew up in Robertsdale, AL and graduated from Auburn University in Mass Communications. He held a variety of communications jobs including editor for The Onlooker in Foley, AL; a reporter for The Birmingham News where he received the Big N Award, covered the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and the opening of the Mercedes Benz Plant in Vance, AL. Ted retired in 2019 from Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, AL where he was the Administrator of Corporate Affairs and Communication Department. He worked with community outreach, writing speeches for leadership and communicated all things Honda as he was proud of the work being done there. Ted’s favorite part of his job was planning and leading associate/family events. Ted met the love of his life, Barri Ann Norton, while they both attended Auburn University and they were married for 42 beautiful years! Ted spoke often of their marriage and life together and how they were always a team. Some of their happiest moments in the last few years were when Ted volunteered regularly at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church in McCalla, AL where Barri is employed and their team-work took on new meaning. Ted loved and cherished their daughter, Hannah, and he was an amazing girl-dad! The memories of travels and cooking together are some of the sweetest as he taught her and shared his talents with her! He was always there with flowers for dance recitals, a laugh at basketball games and a smile at high school and college band events. One of his happiest moments was being able to walk her down the aisle on her wedding day. Ted was an elder and a very active worker at Shepherd of the Valley. From being the “professional” in the a/v booth to lawn maintenance to chef, Ted was always happy to serve with a smile. His dedication to Christ’s Church and making a difference in the community was seen in his joy and work with SVPC’s December gift to the community, Christmas of Light. His enthusiasm and commitment to this outreach project was a blessing for so many and he will long be remembered for this joyous event. Ted brought beautiful light and joy to this world. His faith and love of Jesus Christ led him through these last very tough months and his bright smile continued as he leaned more and more into God’s love and promises. This legacy will guide his loved ones through the coming years. The family offers special appreciation to all who prayed for Ted and his loved ones through this 11 month battle. They also want to thank the O’Neal Cancer Center at UAB, Dr. Darryl Outlaw, Expect Care Hospice and the Palliative and Comfort Care Unit at UAB. On Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM, a Celebration of Life will be held at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 5081 Eastern Valley Road, McCalla, AL, 35111. These may also be given through the church for one of Ted’s favorite ministries: Operation Christmas Child, Safari Project or Faith Fortress Ministries (India). Or, to the Palliative and Comfort Care Unit at UAB, 1713 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233.

THEODORE "TED" JOHN PRATT

August 2, 1957 - July 3, 2025