Bruce Prater Obituary
The passing of Bruce Prater in Longview, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 21, 2025 at the age of 82. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bruce Prater or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Billy Prater and Alma Prater; his in-laws, Betty and Curtis Stuckel; his brother Jack Prater; his niece Amy Safron of St. Louis; and his son-in-law Chris Harper of Longview, Texas..
He is survived by: his significant other Susan; his children, Garrick (Gretchen Prater) of St. Louis, Missouri, Michele (David Etchelecu) and Jennifer Harper (Rob Bassett); his grandchildren, Colby (Blake Pierce), Hannah Harper (Spencer Stripling), Ian Prater, Madeleine and Ethan Etchelecu; his great grandchildren, Harper Pierce and Kora Harper; his siblings, Randy, Marla, Sally and Nancy; his siblings-in-law, Cheryl (Rick) and Curt; his friends, Dan and Barb Gittemeier of Troy, Missouri.; Drew of Longview and Peyton Bassett of Longview.
