Mr. Prater was a native of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army and later retired as a Quality Control inspector with General Motors. Mr. Prater was a member of Midway Christian Church.
Mr. Prater is preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Ann Prater, and parents,. George Prater and Jimmie Bell Andrews.
Mr. Prater is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann Prater of Winder; son, Jim Prater Jr.;daughter, Melody Jane Prater; sister, Sue Frederick; grandchildren, Cyndi P. Gregory and Hannah Prater; and great-grandchild, Hunter Gregory.
A graveside service to honor the life of Mr. Prater will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11:30 AM at Barrow Memorial Gardens, 793 Atlanta Hwy SE, Winder, GA 30680 with Rev. John Burchfield officiating. No visitation will be held.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
