Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Timothy Michael Pratt


04/27/1945 - 09/11/2020


Timothy Michael Pratt, age 74 of Murphy, NC passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020.

He was born in Queens, New York to the late Luther and Ethel Osborn Pratt. Timothy was a locksmith at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. He was a member of the NRA, Local One IATSE Stage Hand Union, part owner of The Rooftop Night Club in New York City, and an avid gun collector and loved Harley Davidson motorcycles.

In addition to his parents, Timothy is preceded in death by one brother, Stephen Pratt.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jackie Pratt; one son, Michael Pratt and wife Lynn; one daughter, Victoria Cowart and husband Mark; five sisters, Peggy Staci, Maureen Pratt, Kathy Pratt, Jane Grippi and Claire Ikeguchi; two grandchildren, Olivia Cowart and Michael Kaden Pratt; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 7 pm on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Murphy. Reverend Aud Brown will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 5 pm - 7 pm on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Murphy.

You may send tributes to the Pratt family at www.mem.com

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com