John

Prater

John Prater, son of the late John Prater and Lucy May (Manuel) Prater, was born in Warsaw, Indiana, on April 30, 1948. He departed this life at his residence in Centerville, Missouri, on December 29, 2022, at the age of 74.

On March 24, 2000, in Packerton, Indiana, John was united in marriage to Ruth Ewald. John enjoyed hunting and taking care of his horses. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids.

John was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Joe Prater, one daughter, Melissa Cupp, 3 brothers, Amos, Delmer and William Prater, 2 sisters, Oma Bradley and Thelma Compton, and one grandson.

John is survived by 3 sons, Jonathan Prater and wife Christine of Cypress, Texas, Eric Prater and wife Tina of Centerville, Missouri, and Adam Prater and wife Amber of Burket, Indiana, 3 brothers, Hebert Prater of Woolf Lake, Indiana, Mander Prater of North Manchester, Indiana, and Wilbur Prater of Menton, Indiana, 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Monday, January 2, 2023, 11AM-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Zack Wakefield

Burial: Corridon-Reynolds Cemetery

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to McSpadden Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri