John Wesley Prater Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Wesley Prater of Conover, North Carolina, born in Hampton, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 39, on May 5, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, JP and Margaret Puckett of Gaylesville, Alabama.. He is survived by: his grandmother Peggy Reed of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; his parents, Lisa Dumire (Tim) of Newton and Richard Prater of Albertville, Alabama; his brother J. Prater of Newton; his stepsiblings, Brittnee Poore (David) of Asheville and Timothy Dumire of Newton; his stepson Lathan Walker; his stepgrandchild Kailey; his stepson Brandon Blackburn (Brittany); and his grandsons, Bryson and Braxton of Cherryville. He is also survived by nieces and a nephew.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Heart Association at heart.org or to a charity of your choice.