Billy Gene Prater , September 09, 1946 — July 13, 2018

Billy Gene Prater (Sparta, Tennessee, TN) September 09, 1946 July 13, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: September 09, 1946

Death date: July 13, 2018

Death place: Sparta, Tennessee(TN), USA

Funeral Home: Oak Lawn Funeral Home-Cremation Center and Memorial Cemetery

Obituary for Billy Prater Billy Gene Prater, age 71, of Sparta, Tennessee passed from his earthly home on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born to Denton William and Winnie Pauline England Prater on September 9, 1946 in Fort Mountain, Tennessee. Bill served our country in the United States Army from 1968-1970 during the Vietnam War in the Black Horse Company.

He received many metals including National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Metal with 2 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal W-1960 Device, Purple Heart, 2 Overseas Bars, Sharp-Shooter M14, and Expert M16. Bill worked for General Shale-Sparta Concrete, IMI, Inc., White County Concrete. He loved his job driving for the concrete companies and meeting the people during deliveries.

He enjoyed spending time on his family farm, logging, and fishing. His pride and joy was being with his grandchildren and their friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Paul Otis Prater.

Billy is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ada Marie Young Prater, one son, Darrin Eugene and his wife, Tracy Mullican Prater. Three grandchildren: Denton Wayne Prater, John Darrin Prater, and Callie Marie Prater all of Sparta. Sister Carlena Bumbalough Walker and her husband, Jerry Walker of Cookeville.

Sister-in-law Anna Ruth Brock Prater of Sparta and nephew Timothy Paul Prater of Lavergne. Sister-in-law Dolly Young Rice of Sparta, as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Paul Sherrell officiating.

Burial will follow in Old Bon Air Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 11am until time of the service at 3pm at the funeral home.

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death notice Billy Gene Prater September 09, 1946 — July 13, 2018

obituary notice Billy Gene Prater September 09, 1946 — July 13, 2018

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