John Richard Pratt

John Pratt, 52, of Charlotte passed away on March 1, 2011 after a brief illness. John was born in Denver, CO on July 13, 1958. He spent his early years in Greene, NY before moving to Charlotte in 1967. John graduated from South Mecklenburg HS in 1976, attended Davidson College and graduated from UNCC with a degree in business finance. Since 1992, John has been the owner/president of Multi-Shifter, Inc. He was an innovator and leader in the material handling industry and made Multi-Shifter a benchmark in the industry. John loved music, playing his guitar, movies, swimming, reading and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend and employer.

John is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, TuanJai,; daughter, Shizuka; son, Evan; mother, Gabrella (Gabby) Pratt; sister Betsy Pratt; brother Elliott Pratt; step-daughter, Siripron; nieces, Cassie and Ava Kennedy, Isabel Pratt; nephew, Eilish Pratt and many close friends. His life touched many and he will be deeply missed.

The family is hosting a time to celebrate and remember John’s life on Saturday, March 5 from 2 – 4pm at McEwen Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to www.autismspeaks.org/donate condolences may be left at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com