Mr. Hershel Edward Prater

Mr. Hershel Edward Prater, age 90, of Piedmont, died Monday August 4, 2008 at Piedmont Healthcare Center.

A native of Cherokee County, Alabama, Mr. Prater was born on February 25, 1918 the son of the late Herbert Hershel & Daisy Beatrice Tucker Prater. Mr. Prater was self employed having owned the Prater Taxi Company for many years and proudly served his country in World War II serving the United States Navy and also during the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Army. He was married on February 18, 1989 to the former Nellie Jo Young. He was preceded in death by a brother, Hugh Lynn Prater. Mr. Prater was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife; Mrs. Nellie Prater. One son; Brian (Vicki) Prater. Daughter; Brenda (Jack) Spears. Step-daughters; Gail (Danny) Pointer & Ann (Jeff) Sexton. Grandsons; Patrick (Crystal) Prater, Mark Prater and Andrew Prater. Step-grandchildren; Shane Pointer, Alan Grissom, Ashley Malone. Great-grandchildren; Priscilla McCurdy and Katlyn Prater.

Funeral services for Mr. Prater will be conducted on Wednesday August 6, 2008 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Folsom Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney McGinnis and Rev. Roy Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Cemetery will full military rites.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will include; Patrick, Mark, & Andrew Prater, Danny Pointer, Jeff Sexton, & Jack Spears

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