Gary Lee Prater, 67 years old of Newburgh, Indiana, formally of North Judson, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Evansville, Indiana.
He was born Saturday, April 3, 1954 in Paintsville, Kentucky, Son of the late Loss Prater and Jewel(Manns) Prater.
June 1, 1973 in Rensselaer, Indiana, Gary married Brenda Wireman, she survives him.
Gary enjoyed watching Alaskan Gold, the Alaskan Bush people and westerns. He was a huge fan of the Chicago Bears and street racing. his greatest passion was spending time with his family, children and grandchildren.
He worked for Ford Motor Company.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda(Wireman) Prater of Newburgh, Indiana, Son, Gary Christopher(Stephanie) Prater of Hays, Kansas, Son, Jason Wade Prater of Radcliff, Kentucky, Daughter, Heather Atkinson of Radcliff, Kentucky, Mother, Jewel Prater of North Judson, Indiana, 8 grandchildren 3 great-grandchildren, Brother, Manuel(Collette) Prater of North Judson, Indiana, Brother, Rick(Shannon) Sanchez of Knox, Indiana, Brother, Tommy(Tracy) Prater of Knox, Indiana, Brother, Morgan(Robin) Prater of North Judson, Indiana, Brother, Loss Prater of North Judson, Indiana, Brother, William Prater of North Judson, Indiana, Sister, Vonda(Lonnie) Collins of North Judson, Indiana, Sister, Sheila(Jim) Perdersen of Cassopolis, Michigan, Sister, Rella Prater of North Judson, Indiana, Sister, Dorothy(Donnie) Lewandowski of North Judson, Indiana, Sister, Allafair Prater of North Judson, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by father Loss Prater.
Friends will be received 10 AM till time of service at 11 AM, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, North Judson, Indiana.
Services will be held at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11 AM with Rev G Chris Prater officiating.
Interment will follow in the Sutton Cemetery.
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