William Hershel Prater Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Hershel Prater of McArthur, Ohio, who passed away on January 29, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Hershel Prater to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, William Harrison and Ella Prater; his siblings, Jerry, Charlie, Ron and Marcella; his great grandchild Jared Champion; his former life partner Lois Adelmann; and his sister-in-law Helen Overholt.
He is survived by : his wife Marilyn Green Prater; his children, Wayne Prater (Dody), Janette Clifford, Dori Buckler (Jerry), Grant Prater (Regina), Ella Prater (Keith), Dusty Prater and Jack Fain; and his pet Molly. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of William Hershel Prater to St. Jude Children's Hospital Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
