Joel Prager

Reunited at last with the love of his life, Joel Prager died at home on May 11, 2010, at the age of 87. Beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, Joel was born November 26, 1922, in Ft. Worth, TX. Joel attended high school in Big Spring, TX where his family owned a clothing store. Although he attended MIT, Joel’s loyalties where with his Aggies at Texas A&M. As an Aggie, he enlisted in the Army with his entire class in 1943, serving in Germany and then being discharged as a 2nd Lieutenant. Joel met Nell, his wife of almost 60 years, and they settled in Dallas in 1951 where he worked as a Mechanical and Nuclear Engineer for General Electric, retiring after 43 years. In his spare time, Joel enjoyed his daily crossword puzzles, stamp collecting and challenging jigsaw puzzles. A man of few words, Joel communicated his love of family by a kiss on the head, a pat on the shoulder, a hug, a smile and his wonderful laugh. He loved his family above all else and not just those he gave life to, but also the ones fortunate to join it later. Preceded in death by wife Nell Prager, son Mark Prager, parents Morris & Netta Prager, brother AJ Prager and sister Emily Clark. Survived by children Alan & Marcy Prager, Rosemary Pope, Barbara & Joe Andersen and Marcia & Larry Levine, Grandchildren Elissa, Jonathan & Ben Prager, Ryan Pope, Shera & Dustin Betts and Jennifer, Lindsay & Carly Levine and Great-Granddaughter Jourdyn Shelley. The family would like to thank his wonderful caregivers, especially Lula and Jonna, who helped him in his final days. Graveside services will be held at Sparkman/Hillcrest, May 12, 2010, at 4:00pm, with Rabbi Debra Robbins officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Association of Former Students at Texas A&M.