James Walter Prather, 90, of Christopher IL, passed away on July 11, 2017 at the Stonbridge Senior Living Center in Benton.
He was born on July 17, 1926 in Mulkeytown to James Benjamin and Lillie Irene (Hall) Prather. He married Lillie (Follis) Prather on August 28, 1948 and she preceded him in death on July 21, 2016.
Survivors include his children Tammy and Gary Cornaglia of Christopher, Kimberly and James Hanks of Harrisburg, and Robin and Larry Smith of Christopher; 7 Grandchildren Robbie (Laura) Prather, Carrie (Kip) Davis, Joshua (Sarah) Smith, Kaley Smith, Zachary Hanks, Brian (April) Hanks, and Addie Hanks; six Great grandchildren Riley Davis, Zane Davis, Jett Davis, Lex Davis, Christopher Prather, Caleb Prather; two sisters Mary Ramsey of West Frankfort, Margaret Potocki of Hillsboro; two brothers John Prather of Christopher and Ross Prather of Arizona and a former sister-in-law Jeris Hackle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son James Walter Prather II, and one brother Charles Prather.
He was a Navy veteran during World War II.
He was a coal miner and a member of the UMWA, American Legion, and the Masonic Lodge.
A Memorial Service will be on Sunday July 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday July 16, 2017 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website at www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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