Virgil Tom Prater, age 83 of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed away on March 31st, 2023 at his home.
Virgil was born on September 13th, 1939, to Roy E. and Opal (nee Cayringer) Prater, in Bixby, Missouri.
On April 29th, 1961, he married the love of his life, the late Mary Eleanor Padgitt. They were the loving parents of Greg (Diane) Prater, Mandy (Gentry) Turner, and Shelley (David) Medina.
He was the ultimate grandpa of six, Aaron Matthew (Jennifer) Prater, Bradley Shawn Prater, Christa Renee Menendez, Samantha Diane (Jesse) Menendez-Schaper, Kelsey Michael Medina and Jordan Mary-Elizabeth Medina.
Great-grandpa to Lillian Elizabeth (Lily MayBelle) Prater, Jesse Joelynn Schaper Jr., Raelynn Mary Schaper and baby girl Medina to arrive in September of 2023.
Beloved brother of the late Roy E. Prater, Cecil Prater, Ruby Warren and Ruth Ann Smith. Uncle, great-uncle, godfather, and friend to many.
SERVICES: Funeral at Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Rd) on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 12:30 pm. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.
My deepest sympathy for the family. I am so blessed to have had made some awesome memories with Tom. He’s now dancing in the sky with Mary. They both are a couple I was very blessed and happy to have made memories. God’s grace and blessings. Prayers for strength and comfort for your family and the time to come. I will cherish my memories of the car shows as well. Life will be empty without you. Rest In Paradise Tom.
To the family of Mr Prater I offer my deepest sympathies along with heartfelt prayers. While I have never met him I know his daughter Mandy and seeing how she spoke of him he must have been amazing. He is now in Heaven with his beloved wife telling her all kinds of stories and dancing on the streets of gold. I pray for comfort for the loved ones of Mr Prater. Please know that I send hugs and love to you Mandy.
Tom Prater was a very special person and friend. I’m very proud to say that we are and always hold a special place in our heart for Tom and Mary Prater.
You are gonna be well missed who am I gonna talk to now, first it was Mary now losing you.