Mr. Prather was born June 20, 1927 in Arlington,Texas. He was retired from General Motors, was a volunteer firefighter for the city of Arlington,Texas. He was a Baptist and a member of the National Guard and has been a Master Mason for more than sixty years. Mr. Prather was also a member of the Woodlawn Historical Society and took care of the cemetery. He enjoyed playing piano, fishing, working crossword puzzles and going dove hunting and caring for others. Mr. Prather was preceded in death by his mother and brother and three sisters.
Mr. Prather is survived by many loving nieces and nephews and many friends.
Sevices are scheduled for 2:00 Friday May 10, 2013 at East Funeral Home-Downtown Chapel with Brother Jim Rust officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 on Friday before the service.
The family would like to thank John Tyree for being and invaluable friend and helper.
Services are under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown.
Online tributes may be submitted to www.eastfuneralhomes.com
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