Thomas K. Prater
July 13, 2009
Prater, Thomas K., 55, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 13, 2009. Tom was the former owner of Prater Construction and was a truck driver for YRC Worldwide (Yellow Freight). Visitation with the family will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 16, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Service 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 17, Central Christian Church. Preceded in death by parents, Travis and Patty Prater, Sr. and grandparents, Tom and Goldie Prater and Orville and Viva Young. Survivors: wife, Juanita (Garcia) Prater; children, Jacob Prater of Wichita and Lisa Catlin (Matthew) of Andover; brother, Travis Prater, Jr. (Kay) of Omaha, NE; grandson, Garrett Thomas Catlin. A memorial has been established with Central Christian Church, 2900 N. Rock, Wichita, 67226.
Visitation with the family will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 16, Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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Juanita, Jacob, Lisa, Travis, and Garrett, I am writing on behalf of Shirley (young) Evans, Lester, Lowell’s family, Noel’ family, Brian’s family and Sherrie’s family, Please know that we are feeling your loss, as we too loved Tomas so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Love, the Evans family.
Lisa & Matt, We are so sorry for your loss. Although I did not know your father well, I have fond memories of him at the office Christmas parties. I also noted and admired his physical strength when he delivered our heavy cast-iron chimenea many years ago. We will think of him when we have our next outdoor evening fire. You two are in our thoughts. Patrick & Donella (& Brainerd) Edwards
I feel sure Tom was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. He was both tough and tender. When he worked next door, he greeted each day as a blessing and a challenge to accomplish something. When he took time to visit, he reflected on the blessings of his faith and family and enjoyed the simple pleasure of watching the birds on our feeder. He enjoyed being able to drive his truck again and rest in his lawn chair on the porch. I will miss visiting with him. May the God of comfort bless you all with His peace. Flo B.
To Juanita,Kids and Family: We will miss Tom, and have really enjoyed the two of you the last few years. He was one person who could always make you laugh. We know he will always be looking down on us all from God side. If we can ever do anything for you please call. May God Bless You All. Dr. Rodney and Loretta Hollinger
To Juanita and family — No words can really comfort you. But please know, our deepest prayers and wishes are always with you. May God give you strength during this difficult time. We will miss Tom, but he will always be in our hearts and our thoughts. Mark and Susan