PRATHER, Wayne J. (1957-2019)

PRATHER

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 11/24/2019 at 17:31:56

Wayne Joseph Prather
(September 13, 1957 - July 23, 2019)

A Celebration Gathering for Wayne Joseph Prather, 61, who passed away July 23, 2019, will be held 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2019 at Indianola Community Church, 14424 Kennedy St., Indianola, IA.
Wayne Joseph Prather was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on September 13, 1957 to Dale and Leeora Prather. Wayne had four siblings: Rosemary (Michael) Butler, Marilyn (Dana) Olson, Carolyn (Todd) Clark, and Cynthia (Roger) Thies. Wayne married Susan Kay Prather on August 23, 1980 in Webster City, Iowa. They had two children Sara (Chris Short) and Jared Prather. Wayne had two grandchildren Ashlynn and Adelynn Short.
Wayne began his career as a truck driver at Mallinger trucking and then worked at Midwest Trucking. He finished his career working at UPS with 30+ years in the Brown truck.
Wayne adored his family and relished spending as much time with them as he could. His granddaughters held a special place in his heart. He was always so proud of them and he bragged to everyone about his “Pie” (Ashlynn) and “Smiles” (Adelynn). He also had a love for the game of pool. He dreamed of being a professional pool player after retirement. God was the center of Wayne’s universe. Wayne was a true disciple; spreading the word of God to anyone who would listen. Wayne brightened the room and made it his mission to put a smile on anyone and everyone’s face he encountered. Due to his amazing ability to tell a story and endless jokes and anecdotes, no one was able to leave his presence without a smile on their face.
Wayne was proceeded in death by his parents (Leeora and Dale Prather) and sister (Diana Prather). He is survived by his wife, two children, two grandchildren, four sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
Because of Wayne’s strong faith in the Lord and the amazing care and compassion of the ALS Association, he would have asked that any gifts or remembrances be directed or dedicated to Indianola Community Church or ALS Association. Gifts can be sent to the above directly, or to Sara Short at 8970 Hayes Street Indianola, IA 50125 who will gather and donate in honor of Wayne. This memorial is provided by Overton Funeral Home, 501 West Ashland Ave., Indianola, Iowa, http://www.overtonfuneral.com/