Arthur D. Pratt passed away

Arthur D. Pratt passed away January 23, 2008, after an illness. Arthur, a native of Indianapolis, devoted himself to world service. After college he spent a period working with an agricultural co-op in Africa. He then spent a period of time managing an office for a crusade for World Government in Philadelphia. His main passion was helping those who were down, particularly those who needed help with alcoholism. He was one of the founders of the Flynn Homes, a nationwide series of resident centers for the treatment of alcoholism. After leaving one of their homes in Baltimore to run the family printing firm, he continued working with Flynn. Mr. Pratt started the substance abuse treatment program, Life Effectiveness Training (LET) at the Marion County Jail more than 35 years ago, and was instrumental, through his long time friend Senator Richard Lugar, in obtaining federal funds for local jails across the country. Up to the time of his illness he taught classes in the Marion County Jail on Alcoholism. Arthur's interest in those in need in the inner city led him to be President of the Christian Inner-City Association, and later a period as President of the Board of Directors of Community Interfaith Housing. During the period of his board presidency, Community Interfaith Housing grew from a single employee to being the largest Not-for-Profit Housing agency in the Chicago HUD region, with 38 full time employees. Arthur's dedication to working in the inner city led him to live in what he called a hurting neighborhood. Arthur will be missed. Arthur is survived by his wife, Amal; two sons, Andy and Michael; two daughters, Maggie Anderson and Sarah Vhay; and three grandchildren, Jordan Anderson, Bennett Anderson and Max Vhay. Calling for Mr. Pratt will be today, Sunday, January 27 from 4-8 at Flanner & Buchanan Market St. Funeral services will be conducted at Christ Cathedral Church on the Circle Monday morning at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery in Delphi, Indiana. www.flannerbuchanan.com