George Clifton Pratt

George Clifton Pratt was born February 13, 1950 in Hallandale, Florida. Born to the late George Pratt and Priscilla Saunders Pratt, George was the fourth child of five children. He was born on his mothers birthday and was affectionately called "Honey Donney" by his family and all who knew him.

George was a well educated man, who loved learning. He attended Lanier Elementary, Chester A. Moore and Lanier Jr. High School in Hallandale, Florida. A distinguished basketball player and scholar, George was a 1968 graduate of South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida. He attended Florida A and M University and Broward Community Colleges, and later transferred to the University of Arkansas in Little Rock on a full basketball scholarship. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Computer Science. George married his "College Sweetheart" on September 4th, 1975. With this union three daughters were born, Nicole Prinella, Susan Lynette, and Sharon Melissa.

George's professional career was amazing and extensive. Upon graduating from college, he was employed by Hollywood Federal as a Bank Manager. During this time, he received a professional contractor's license and began a very successful building career. Later he was employed as a firefighter by the city of Davie, Florida. There he was recognized as the first black fireman and continued to work until his retirement in 2008.

George was a self employed building contractor for the cities of Carol City (Dade County), Hallandale, Hollywood, West Park, Dania, Pompano, Ft. Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach, Florida (Broward County). His labor of love includes the building of over 50 homes and various apartments and home improvement projects as well as The Friendship Baptist Church in Hallandale, Florida. George was the CEO of his professional business, Pratt Construction and Roofing Company.

On Friday, February 24th, 2012, George was called home to rest. He leaves to celebrate his extraordinary life, wife, Cynthia Edwards Pratt, three daughters, Nicole, Susan, and Sharon Pratt, and grandson, Preston George, his mother, Priscilla Nielly, two sisters, Lillian Earline Pratt and Carolyn McWilliam (Richard), two uncles, John Saunders (Janice) and Earnest Pratt (Carole), many aunts, father-in-law, Jordan Edwards, mother-in-law Nellie Grimes, three sister in laws, Harriet Cliett and Vickie Collins (George), and a host of loving nephews, nieces, grand nephews, and grand nieces, godson, goddaughter, cousins, and close friends.

What he left to these family members is to profound and extensive to explain. His life told a message of love. He strived to keep God first, and God being love, is exactly why he left such a powerful impact. He was a simple man he liked to work, pay his bills, and his complete lot in life was to take great care of his family. Honestly it was just that easy and clear to him. He even embraced the community as his extended family. As much joy as he gained from taking care of his family he also gained from taking care of everybody else. He acted as a father figure, disciplinarian, financial advisor, banker, preacher, teacher and counselor to all in need! Living in the memories and hearts of everyone he ever came in contact with is George Clifton Pratt's legacy of Love!