Bobby "Diddy" Pratt

Bobby R. Pratt, affectionately known as Diddy, 59, resident of Charleston died March 21, 2011 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born March 11, 1952 in Charleston to the late Leo Dunigan and Mary Lee Pratt Dunigan of East Prairie.

He was employed by Westvaco for over 28 years.

He was united in marriage to Annette Williams Pratt who preceded him in death. He later married Jessica Murray who survives.

In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by five sons, Tim Spence and Torrence Murray of Charleston, Demetris Bowes of the state of Florida, Derrick Johnson of Flint, MI and Larenzo Smith of Kalamazoo, MI , three daughters, Tamala Smith of Kalamazoo and Monisha Murray and Alexis Murray of Charleston and a host grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Friends may call Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 12:00 noon until the funeral 1:00 P. M. at the Bowden Civic Center in Charleston with Rev. Wiley Reed officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Charleston with the Williams Funeral Home of Charleston in charge of arrangements.