Photo courtesy of Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home - Evendale/Blue Ash
Mar 3, 1941 - Jan 8, 2026
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Aimee Smart
January 10, 2026 | Cincinnati, OH | Friend
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to
Susan Hensley
January 10, 2026 | Cincinnati, OH | Friend
Dear Gladys and family, saying goodbye to Herschel is so hard. He was such a wonderful husband, father and friend. He will be missed but the special memories of him will help us to cope with his absence until we meet again. We are remembering all of you in our daily thoughts and prayers. Much love,
Kathy and Kevin Delaney
January 10, 2026 | DENVER, CO | Family
James Herschel Prather, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 8th, 2026. Born on March 3rd, 1941, James was the beloved son of the late Herman H. and Ethel (nee Perkins) Prather. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his cherished son John Prather, as well as brothers, Eugene K., Ronald L., and sister, Anna Mae (the late Herbert) Asher.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Gladys (nee Meddings) Prather.
Devoted father to Jesse (Valerie), Jimmy, Becky, and Joe (Amy) Prather.
Brother of Loretta (the late Dan L.) Snyder.
Cherished grandfather to 17, as well as great-grandfather of 8.
James also leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as many dear friends.
Visitation will take place Thursday, January 15th, 2026, from 12:00pm until time of funeral service at 2:00pm, both at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45241. Burial will follow services at Rest Haven Memorial Park. A reception will follow burial in the lower level Community Room of Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home.
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