BORN

1924

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel

5471 Far Hills Ave

Dayton, Ohio

Harold Prater Obituary

Published by Dayton Daily News on Jan. 31, 2018.

PRATER, Harold Bennett Age 93 of Bethany Village died Monday, January 29, 2018. A 70 year resident of Dayton, Harold was born in Magoffin County KY to Thomas and Anna (Conley) Prater. He graduated from Salyersville H. S., attended University of Dayton, was a WWII veteran, member of VFW and the Parkview Nazarene Church. Harold retired from the service station and auto dealership business. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marcella (Sparks) Prater, daughters Kathy (C. Daniel) Raisch and Marcia (James) McNally. Visitation will be at Tobias Funeral Home 5471 Far Hills Ave. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday February 3, 2018 at the Parkview Nazarene Church 4701 Far Hills Ave. burial following at David's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to The May Scott Mission Fund at the Parkview Church or to Hospice of Dayton. Online condolences may be directed to: www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

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February 2, 2018

Kathy,
You Chapter CN sisters are with you in their thoughts and prayers. Your father had a wonderful life and loving daughters!
Barb Collins

January 31, 2018

Winfrey Prater

Harold and I were second cousins we would see each other at the Prater Cemetery on Mashfork Ky. Memorial Day, and Magoffin County Day in Fairborn Ohio. I always looked forward for those meetings. Prayers and condolences to the Family.

January 31, 2018

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Melissa Kaye Prater Chrisman

Also, my last uncle and brother to my father, Howard Finley Prater. Harold was a wonderful husband, father, son and brother. I loved him dearly and will cherish his memory forever. Prayers and condolences go out to his family. Love to all.

January 31, 2018

Ron Prater

My last Uncle and brother to my father, Thomas Edgar Prater. All four sons of T K and Ann Prater served in WWII and all four came back safe. They were part of "Americas Greatest Generation," and too few are now left. Uncle Harold was my favorite Uncle and I should have spent much more time with him. I remember when my now 41 year old daughter was young and she loved being around him and he loved having her around. Since he had two daughters of his own, he always felt like they were God's gift. I will miss him and will continue to pray for Marcella, Kathy and Marcia.

January 29, 2018

Larry Reay

One of my most favorite people to ever walk on this earth. I fondly called him Uncle Harold and can remember him from about age 7, when he and his family were our next door neighbors. I always enjoyed seeing him and giving him a hard time which he was always ready to give right back to me.

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Memorial Events
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2

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel

5471 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429

Feb

3

Service

10:00 a.m.

Parkview Nazarene Church

4701 Far Hills Ave., OH

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5471 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429

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