Donald Loyd Prater
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Donald Loyd Prater
75, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away May 31, 2007 at his home in Viney Grove, Arkansas. He was born June 3, 1931 at Pampa, Texas, the son of Robert and Estelle E. Moore Prater.
Donald was a member of the Viney Grove United Methodist Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post 146 of Prairie Grove and a member of the Springdale Moose Lodge.
Among his many interest in enjoyed Dancing, Wood Carving, Riding his Harley, and playing Pool.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; three sons, Dennis Prater of Elkins, Arkansas, Darrell Prater of Lincoln, Arkansas, and Michael Elms of U.S. Army; two daughters, Darla Trout of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Michelle Reed of Dutch Mills, Arkansas; two brothers, Weldon Prater of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Gene Prater of Georgetown, Texas; one sister, Mary Alexander of Collinsville, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren, Brooke Araujo, Jason Trout, Tracy Dick, Cindy Prater, Nathan Prater, Logan Prater, Morgan Reed, Madison Reed, Michele Price, and Brett Reed; five great grandchildren, Austin, Blake, Victoria, Katelyn, and Logan.
The family will receive friends before the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Prairie Grove United Methodist Church.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 2, 2007 - 2:00 P.M. at the United Methodist Church Prairie Grove, Arkansas, with Audie Long officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Mac McCurley, Mike Trout, Mike Reed, Gary Dick, Frankie Ditmars, and Larry Long.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Hatfield, Billy Dale Thomas, Darrell Parker, Wayne Patton, John Trout, Phineus Ramey, and Billy Ray Maxwell.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com.
75, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away May 31, 2007 at his home in Viney Grove, Arkansas. He was born June 3, 1931 at Pampa, Texas, the son of Robert and Estelle E. Moore Prater.
Donald was a member of the Viney Grove United Methodist Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post 146 of Prairie Grove and a member of the Springdale Moose Lodge.
Among his many interest in enjoyed Dancing, Wood Carving, Riding his Harley, and playing Pool.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; three sons, Dennis Prater of Elkins, Arkansas, Darrell Prater of Lincoln, Arkansas, and Michael Elms of U.S. Army; two daughters, Darla Trout of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Michelle Reed of Dutch Mills, Arkansas; two brothers, Weldon Prater of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Gene Prater of Georgetown, Texas; one sister, Mary Alexander of Collinsville, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren, Brooke Araujo, Jason Trout, Tracy Dick, Cindy Prater, Nathan Prater, Logan Prater, Morgan Reed, Madison Reed, Michele Price, and Brett Reed; five great grandchildren, Austin, Blake, Victoria, Katelyn, and Logan.
The family will receive friends before the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Prairie Grove United Methodist Church.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 2, 2007 - 2:00 P.M. at the United Methodist Church Prairie Grove, Arkansas, with Audie Long officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Mac McCurley, Mike Trout, Mike Reed, Gary Dick, Frankie Ditmars, and Larry Long.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Hatfield, Billy Dale Thomas, Darrell Parker, Wayne Patton, John Trout, Phineus Ramey, and Billy Ray Maxwell.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
First United Methodist Church - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
1:00 pm
First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove. The family will receive friends before the service.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
South, Row 46, Space 175
General
Jun 3, 1931
May 31, 2007
76
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Tributes
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and Prayers are with everyone in your Family. We pray that God will give you all the comfort you will need at this time.
Kenneth And Leta Long - Friends
Mike & Darla, Daryl & Pat, Dennis and Wanda: We were so sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donnie And Martha Coleman - Friend
Our hearts go out to you all and you are in our thoughts and prayers ... I can't help but think Emma Grace has another motorcyle & dancing friend with her now.
Much love to all,
Trish & Eli
Trish Hampton & Eli
Darrell and Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Pam
Pam McNair - Friend
Michelle,
I'm so sorry to hear about Don's passing. He was always so nice to me. Please tell your Mom that I'm thinking about her and love her like my second Mom. Tell your brother that Vance asked about him.
Janna Powell
Shirley & Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Buzz & I planned on going to the funeral but didn't get Molly's email until last night. We are sad for your loss.
Buzz & Wanda
Buzz & Wanda Baumhoefner - Friends
Don was such a kind man. we will truly miss him. south texas wont be the same without him.
with love
curtis and fran parker
Curtis And Fran Parker - Friends
Don will be remembered for his smile quiet but friendly manner and always being kind to everyone. We will miss him and the friendship we have had. Dennis and Marilyn
Dennis And Marilyn Hammerseng - Good Friends
Shirley, it broke my heart to hear that Don has passed on. There are no words I can say to make you better, I only wish there was. He will be missed by so many. Take care of yourself Shirley, as you are loved and needed by so many. My thoughts are with you.
Shirley
Larry & Shirley Stransky - Friend
WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY TO DON'S FAMILY. MAY IT BE A COMFORT TO KNOW THAT OTHERS ARE THINKING OF YOU AND REMEMBERING YOU IN THEIR PRAYERS.
Jerry Don & Otha-Dean Testerman - Square Dancer/caller
Shirley, Don will be missed from the Moose Lodge, he was a very nice man and I loved to watch the two of you dance. Was so sorry to hear of his passing. Wanda and Dick Jett wanted me to express their heatfelt sorrow at Don's passing. Sandra Lawrence,Dick and Wanda Jett
Sandra Lawrence - Friend
Shirley, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.
L B And Norma Holland - Friends
Shirley--Our thoughts are with you. We enjoyed every minute we spent with Don. The world will go on but there will be a gap where Don stood. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Betty and Delbert
Betty And Delbert Storm - Friend
Shirley, You have our deepest sympathy. We remember Don being in the pool room when we were there of an evening. All of Cherry St. will miss him. Sorry we can't be with you at this time, but we will keep you all in our prayers.
May God bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Jim & Judy slattery
Jim & Judy Slattery - Acquaintance
Shirley & Family
I am sorry to hear about Don, my heart goes out to you and your family for I know how it is. Things are going to be hard but with the help of God and a lot of prayer you will make it. My prayers are with each and every one of you.
Barbara Moore
Barbara Moore - Friend
We are so sorry to hear about Don--if we can do anything at all for anyone in the family--just call--(even Darrell) ha ha
It's never easy lossing someone you love---take care Jack, Tonia, Stewart and Chris
Jack And Tonia Scroggins - Friends
To the Prater family, we send our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless you and keep you all.
Randal & Dawnetta
Randal & Dawnetta Villines - Friends
Darrell and Darla: Sorry to hear about your Dad, my thoughts are with you. If I can do anything for you let me know. Brenda
Brenda Maddan
Shirley and family we are so sorry to have learned of Don's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you treasure his wonderful memories.
Harold And Allyne Bottoms - Friend
Dear Shirey,I don't know if you remember us or not.We are square dancers from Kansas.We spent 6 years in Phar South rv park.We met you and your husband several times thriugh Molley.She sent us notice of yor husband death.I want you to know that I will be praying for you and your family.we send God;s Love to you May you feel his arme around you .He is just a breath away.So reach out for his love and guidance Iris
Don And Iris Wagner - Aquaintance
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
First United Methodist Church - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
1:00 pm
First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove. The family will receive friends before the service.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
South, Row 46, Space 175
General
Jun 3, 1931
May 31, 2007
76
Documents