Floyd Thomas Pratt

January 3, 1948 - January 24, 2020

Floyd Thomas Pratt, 74, a resident of Hardee County for 24 years coming from Sullivan, Missouri; passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. He was born in St. Louis County, Missouri on January 3, 1948. Floyd worked as an Insurance Agent for some time until he found his true calling and passion for genealogy. Tom Pratt started his family research career in 1975 after becoming a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Over the course of several years, Mr. Pratt was asked by his church to instruct several family history courses. He has written over 300 books, articles and stories about family histories, vital records and biographies as well as being published in a multitude of newspapers. He taught family history courses at churches, schools and community recreational centers. He served in several multi-state Family History Centers and served on a two-year mission as a State Genealogy Missionary. He attended several temples in multiple states and served as a registered Temple worker assisting those with their Temple requirements. As a High Priest representative in his church, he took his responsibility very seriously and was always available to assist others on a full-time basis with their family history problems. He was Mormon by faith and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He is preceded in death by his father, Floyd Theodore Pratt. Survivors include his loving wife, Goldie Marie Pratt of Wauchula, Fl; mother, Dorothy Pratt of St. Claire, Mo; son, Christopher Shawn Pratt (Jennifer) of Ca; daughters, Crystal Hopson (James) of New York; Laura Deanee Valentine (Jason) of Orlando, Fl; As well as 8 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Interment will be at Wauchula Cemetery.