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Eldon Prater Obituary
MT. VICTORY -- Eldon Ray Prater, age 82, of Mt. Victory, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 3, 1940, in Alger, Ohio to the late Tracy and Edythe (Dotson) Prater. On April 3, 1960, Eldon married Helen M. Dunson and she preceded him in death on May 7, 2018.
Eldon is also survived by his two daughters: Shari Jo Prater of West Mansfield and Gina (David) Roth of Bellefontaine; two grandchildren: Amber Foulk and Sallie (Matt) Kohan; seven great grandchildren: Aundrea, Kaiden, Jaylinn, Emma, Lily, Briar and Rhiya; two brothers: Ted Prater, and Jerry (Joyce) Prater; three sisters: Lois (Ken) Fetherolf, Vellaree Sue Loomis, and Denise (Frank) Sanborn; many nieces and nephews; also Cathy Dummitt and Terri Lamb who he considered his daughters.
He was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Jolecia Marie Foulk; three brothers: Wayne, Wilmer Lee "Speed", and Dennis Prater; and two sisters: Shirley Prater, and Terry Masi.
Eldon retired from Ford Motor Company after working for thirty-six and half years. He then worked for World Class Plastics as a delivery driver for nine years. He was a graduate of Kenton High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1963-1964 in Korea. Eldon was a member of the Flatbranch Church of Christ for sixty-two years. He bowled on league teams in Bellefontaine for forty-five years. Eldon was a hardworking, loving, and dedicated family man.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger. Burial will be in McDonald-Fairview Cemetery, Kenton with graveside military honors conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Ada VFW Post #9381 Honor Guard. The funeral service for Eldon will be live streamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning on Friday, August 5th at 11:00 AM.
Visitation will begin 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences can be expressed at www.hansonneelyallison.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger
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Memories and Condolences
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Rebecca Fry Beery
August 2, 2022
My deepest sympathy to all. Rest assured he is with his Savior ! I grew up in the church with Eldon and family and many fond memories. Hold tight to those and may God give you all comfort during this hard time.
mark & Jayne alexander
August 2, 2022
This is for Eldon's family, Shari ,Cathy, and Gina .We are sorry for your loss, sounds like Eldon was very well thought of by lots of friends and family. May he rest in peace. Love and hugs to the family.
William Farler JR family
August 1, 2022
Rip dear Eldon you will be missed by all.
Ginni Bailey-Howard
July 31, 2022
So sorry for your loss .I went to church with Eldon for awhile and he was the kindest and sweetest man ever ,I always enjoyed our conversations he will be missed by many .RIH
Ken & Lois Fetherolf
July 31, 2022
My WONDERFUL, HANDSOME, LOVING, brother. You are now with a lot of loved ones. Rejoice as you have gotten your reward. I will see you again one day. You will be missed more than your know. Love hugs and prayers for the Prater family and friends
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