Marty Dexter Pratt , 67, of Lancaster, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on January 20, 2022, after a short illness.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Pratt, Sr., his brother, Curtis Pratt, Jr. and his sister, Hattie Pratt Collins.

Marty graduated from Lancaster High School in 1972. He attended The University of South Carolina – Lancaster from 1972 – 1974. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1975 and served until 1979. Afterwards, he returned to college at The University of South Carolina – Columbia and obtained a BS in Business Administration (Marketing) in 1982. He continued to serve his country in the U.S. Navy reserves until he retired in 1997. During his military service, he earned various medals such as the Good Conduct Award, Naval Reserve Meritorious Service (2) Medals, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the National Defense Service Medal. Marty was also a public servant for the U.S. Department of Defense, where his career spanned for over forty years with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) at DLA Philadelphia, DLA Installation Support at Richmond (Defense Supply Center), Richmond, VA, and DLA McNamara Headquarters, Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Marty leaves to cherish his memories to, his loving wife of 16 years, Dana Pratt; stepson, Christian James (Jessica); grandson, Christian James, Jr; sister, Priscilla Pratt; brother, Lloyd Pratt (Maria Luisa); as well as a nephew, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Marty was a very loving and gentle man. He always greeted people with a warm smile, which he will always be remembered for.

A visitation will be held from A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, VA, on Thursday, January 27, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by the interment with military honors at Quantico National Cemetery at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, Marty's family request that donations be made in his name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.pancan.org .