Dr. George Byington "Bing" Pratt, III

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. George Byington “Bing” Pratt III, MD, JD, age 88, on June 16, 2025. Bing was born September 6, 1936, in Goshen, Indiana, the only child of George and Estelle Pratt. A proud Eagle Scout and standout student-athlete, he graduated from Goshen High School in 1954 and earned his undergraduate degree with distinction from DePauw University in 1958. He later received his Medical Degree from Northwestern University and served as a physician in the U.S. Air Force from 1963–65. He completed his Radiology residency at Henry Ford Hospital and practiced Pediatric Radiology at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. After retiring from Methodist Hospital Radiologic Group, he worked for Cook Pharmaceuticals. Never one to stop learning, Bing earned a Law Degree from McKinney School of Law Indianapolis in 1978, becoming one of the first in the state to hold both MD and JD degrees.

Deeply committed to service, Bing was active in the Zionsville and Indianapolis communities for decades. He served on numerous civic boards, including the Indianapolis Child Abuse and Neglect Council, Zionsville Parks Board, the Ulen Country Club Board, and a founding member of the Community Foundation of Boone County. A dedicated Rotarian, he joined in 1979, was the President of Zionsville Rotary, and eventually served as District Governor. His most impactful Rotary initiative, the Gift of Life program, helped bring over 175 children from developing nations to Indiana for lifesaving heart surgeries. He was a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and a member of the Paul Harris Society. He is also listed in Who’s Who in America. Bing coached Little League softball, Zionsville High School cross-country, and TAC cross country, and was an engaged father and grandfather. Bing was a Rector Scholar and a proud member of Beta Theta Pi. He was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and The Service Club of Indianapolis.

Bing is survived by his wife Suzi and their children George IV (Kathy), Pamela Curtis (Bob), Kara Welch (Brent), and Dr. Lisa Ward (Dr. Luther). He cherished time with his grandchildren Paul (Natalie), Tim (Rachel), Lynn, Bobby, Kimmie, Hollis, Dakota, Cassidy, Sawyer, and Bode, and great grandchildren John and Joanna. Bing loved golf, snow and water skiing, sailing, bridge, traveling, and especially spending time with family at Lake Wawasee. He and Suzi were also season ticket holders for Pacers, Colts and IU.

His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched through medicine, community service, and family. The family wishes to thank the staff at Clearvista Lake Campus for the compassionate care that he received there.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 28 from 1 – 2pm with the funeral beginning at 2:00 at St. Luke’s Methodist Church at 100 W 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46260.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to either your favorite charity or The Rotary Foundation at: 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 or online at: www.rotary.org/donate