Gary "Pa" Prather's obituary , Passed away on April 6, 2025 in Garfield, Kentucky

Gary "Pa" Prather

December 2, 1947 - April 6, 2025 (77 years old)

Garfield, Kentucky

Gary "Pa" Prather's obituary , Passed away on April 6, 2025 in Garfield, Kentucky

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville Chapel

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Gary "Pa" Prather

December 2, 1947 - April 6, 2025 (77 years old)

Garfield, Kentucky

Gary Prather Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gary Prather of Garfield, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gary left this world on April 6, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Donald Prather and Juanita Prather (Martin); his sister Barbara Wethington; his stepdaughter Leslie Cooper; his granddaughter Ella Ralph; his wife Rosemary Prather; his children, Michael Prather, Rebecca and Spring Prather; and his stepchildren, Angie Miller, Bobbi Jo Bland (Ben) and Jeff Cooper. He was also cherished by 13 grandchildren and two great-grandsons.

In remembrance of Gary, the family requests that contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville Chapel



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10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272

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