Ronald Lee Pratt, 91, of Salem, WV, Passes Away Peacefully

Passing away peacefully on Wednesday at his residence, Ronald “Ron” Lee Pratt left behind a life of quiet strength and enduring community roots, davisfuneralhomesalemwv.com reported.

Born on January 20, 1935, in Salem, West Virginia, Ron lived to the age of 91. He was the son of the late Ora Eli Pratt and Fannie Annie Cayton Pratt Edwards, and was lovingly raised by his uncles, Pete and Jack Cayton.

After proudly serving his country in the United States Army, he built a long, hardworking career in the oil and gas industry. He worked as a well tender before retiring as a Meter Engineer with Pennzoil after more than 39 years of faithful service.

Family and faith anchored his daily life. On July 13, 1957, he married Rosetta Mae Pratt, beginning a marriage that spanned 68 years until her passing on December 22, 2025. Ron was a devoted member of Cascara Friendship Church, serving across the years as Sunday School Superintendent, Chairman of the Parsonage Committee, and an Elder.

He also gave his time as Vice President of the Doddridge County Farm Bureau and found deep happiness working the land and caring for his cattle.

He leaves behind three children: Jeff Pratt, joined by his wife Julie of Clarskburg; Angie Lamb, alongside her husband John of Salem; and Stephanie Tobery, with her husband Gradon of Hagerstown, Maryland.

His extended family includes eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Passing away before him were his wife Rosetta, his initial child Teresa Ann Pratt, alongside his brothers and sister Donald Pratt, Gene Pratt, Thelma Underwood, Jack Pratt, and Leon Pratt.

Family and friends will be received at Davis Funeral Home – Salem, 1999 W. Main Street, Salem, on Monday, November 23, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Services to honor his life will take place at Cascara Friendship Church, located at 2458 WV Route 23 North in Salem, WV, on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, beginning at 2:00 PM with Pastor Melissa Ross leading the service.

Ron will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place afterward at Salem IOOF Cemetery in Salem, featuring complete military honors provided by the US Army Honor Guard and the Harrison County Honor Guard.