Robert Dean Prather, 93, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Nursing Home. Born September 26, 1927 in Meade County to the late William and Edith Mae Huffman Prather. He retired from Green River Steel after 32 years. He worked with his father-in-law at Livingsten Laboratories and after the passing of his mother-in-law he ran Apex Best Chemicals until he passed. Robert loved all things sports related especially UK Wildcats and Owensboro Red Devils. He also enjoyed the spring time and being able to work in his yard and plant his flowers. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann Prather, his siblings Audrey Alvey, Bill “Short” Prather, Edward Prather, George David “Shag” Prather and Ellis Prather.
Survivors include his children Scott (Jenny “Meredith”) Prather and Jerry Mac Prather; grandchildren Landon Prather, Kayla (Dathan) Bowen, Emily (Ben) Blake, and Madison Rae (Morgan) Dolan; great-grandchildren Raelyn Prather, Riley Prather, Kaylee Prather, Adam Prather and Derek Blake along with his sister Betty Harding.
Private services will be January 5, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. for immediate family. Burial will follow at Mater Dolorosa. Expressions of sympathy in Robert’s honor may be made to Owensboro VA Clinic, 3400 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303. All who wish to honor and remember Robert in person at the visitation or funeral are required to wear a mask or face covering while inside the funeral home for the safety of all those in attendance.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Prather. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Robert Dean Prather and sign his virtual guest book by going to www.haleymcginnis.com
