Max Phillip Pratt became an angel in God's holy kingdom on June 5. 2024 at the age of 92. Max was born to Lloyd Vernon and Buniel Helen Pratt on March 29,1932 in Kingsley, Iowa.  Max was the 3rd born of 4 brothers. He grew up and went to schools in Sioux City, Iowa. He joined the Air Force after high school. He served from 1950 until 1954. He did basic training at Wichita Falls. TX and was stationed at Perrin AFB in Sherman, TX. Max met his wife, Lorene Simmons, and married in 1954. They were married for almost 52 years until her death in 2006. They had 5 children, Terry, Perry, Shelia, Gary, and Sheena. After Lorene's death, he met Doris Lee and married in 2009 until her passing in 2021.

Max was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Don and Neal Pratt, son, Gary Paul Pratt, grandson, Jared Paul Pratt, and great-granddaughter, Kylee Lynn Gray.

After getting out of the Air Force, he moved back to Iowa for a short time. He worked for the railroad while there. Max decided he didn't like the winters in Iowa and preferred the Texas weather so he moved back to Sherman in 1956 and has been here ever since.

Max worked for Baker Wholesale for a short while. Then he and his brother-in-law, Del Hagberg, started their own company, Del-Max Restaurant Supply Company in 1964. In 1976, Max decided to become      a factory representative to restaurant supply companies. He was in business until he died. He retired for a day at 65, decided that wasn't for him and went back to work the next day.

Max was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Sherman. He served as an elder and as Sunday school superintendent for many years. He was a 33rd degree Mason at Travis Lodge #117.

Max led an active full life with no regrets. He had many interests. Many hours were spent on Lake Texoma, camping, boating, and fishing. He loved to go fishing and have a fish fry with family and friends. Max loved to play canasta and 42 with friends. Max liked going to the casinos. He loved to travel and spend vacations with family. He always had a joke to tell as only he could tell.

Max is survived by his brother, Jerry Pratt of Vermillion, SD and his children, Terry Pratt, Shelia Gray of Sherman, Texas, Perry and Becky Pratt of Hempstead, Texas, Sheena and Ken Helvey of Allen, Texas, and stepdaughter, Joni and Larry Duncan of Howe, Texas. He has 14 grandchildren and spouses, 27 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Max's family knew they were well loved by him.

Arrangements are with Waldo Funeral Home, 619 N. Travis St. Sherman, TX.

Family Night will be held at Waldo Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 11th from 6 to 8 pm.

Services will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 322 W. Pecan St. Sherman, TX on Wednesday June 12th at 2:00 pm.  Rev. Clay Brantley will officiate.

Arrangements are under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman.

You may sign the online register book at waldofuneralhome.com