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John Prater Obituary
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday at Morgan Funeral Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Bailey will officiate. Graveside service and interment to follow in Rainbow Memorial Gardens. Morgan Funeral Chapel & Crematory is directing.
John was a graduate of Etowah High School, Class of 1990, and a member of Reed Memorial Baptist Church, where he also sang in the choir. John enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. We will remember John as kind, friendly and gentle, devoted to his family, his church and his community. John was preceded in death by his father, Jim Prater.
Left behind to cherish his memory is his mother, Shelby Prater; brother, Mike (April) Prater; sister, Vicki Prater; special niece, Katie Prater; nephew, Luke Lathan; niece, Lauren Lathan; and a host of friends and cousins.
The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Floyd Prater, Bobbie Huff, Ryan Hill, Lawrence Howard, Mike Prater, Chip Battles.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Rick's Drugstore, Dr. Newman, nurses of Gadsden Regional SICU, Bro. Jimmy Bailey, Eric Phillips and to all our other friends, neighbors and coworkers for their visits, prayers and compassion - thank you all.
The family will accept friends for visitation tonight from 5 to 8 at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Prater
Johnny Adams
August 30, 2014
Shelby, I am so sad to hear of John's passing. He was a fine young man. Someone at work told me about it yesterday. Mom sure thought a lot of all of you. Saying a prayer for your comfort.
Chad Hodges
August 26, 2014
I just heard today of John's passing. Been on my mind all day!!! I wished I had known sooner. John was a great guy!!! I always thought alot of John!!! Ill be praying for ya'll.
Sandra Bennett Anna Jones
August 26, 2014
Anna and I were so sorry to learn of John's passing. We know he will be missed terribly. Many loved one were happy to see him coming home and he will be there to greet us someday. We love you.
August 25, 2014
Dear Mike, April and family,
Johnny and I are so sorry to hear about your brother, we will be praying for your family during this time.
Sincerely,
Johnny and Heather Richardson
GLORIA LEVAN
August 25, 2014
I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT JOHNNIE'S PASSING. SHELBY YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.THOMAS POPE GLORIA LEVAN LYNDA FORNEY SANDRA BENNETT WE LOVE YOU
Dana S
August 25, 2014
So sorry to hear about John. We will be praying for your family during this time!!
Jeff & Lisa Thomas
August 24, 2014
Mike, Jeff and I are thinking about your family during this time. We will pray for comfort for all of u. We were home this past weekend but we did not know. Peace and comfort to you all.
Tim Scales
August 24, 2014
I am so shocked to hear of John's passing. I spoke with him about a month ago. He was a "Favorite student" Of my Daddy, learning the Beekeeping hobby. John was a very kind, passionate, caring young Man. He will be missed. Thank You Mrs. Prater for caring for John all these years.I can truly relate to your sorry. May God Bless You.
DEAN & KIM WOODS
August 24, 2014
I KNEW JOHN ALL OF HIS LIFE. THIS WAS A MAN WHO BEAT THE ODDS FROM THE DAY HE WAS BORN.AS HE BEGAN TO GROW UP YOU COULD SEE THE LIGHT IN HIM THAT GLOWED ALWAYS.I'M GOING TO MISS HIM AS I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE WILL.BUT WE CAN ALL REST A SURE HE IS IN HEAVEN TALKING TO HIS DADDY RIGHT NOW AND SMILING FROM EAR TO EAR..TO KNOW JOHN WAS TO LOVE HIM. HE HAD THE SWEETEST SPIRIT I HAVE EVER SEEN IN A PERSON.RIP BROTHER & TELL JIM HELLO..WE MISS YOU BOTH!!!
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