James L. Prather
James L. Prather, 79, Mooresville, passed away in his residence at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016. Mr. Prather was born in Stinesville, Indiana to the late Duard Prather and Pearl Botkin.
As a 1955 graduate of Stinesville High School, he played basketball, softball, and ran track as a student. He enjoyed a 47-year career as a truck driver. He worked for the stone quarries in Bloomington early on and later for 34 years for Yellow Freight. Never one to sit still, J.L. worked during his retirement years for the Mooresville Parks & Recreation. He enjoyed NASCAR, but his favorite pastime was cheering on his grandchildren at their various sporting events. He will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary (Corbin) Prather; one brother, Robert Prather.
Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda Aders (Stan) of Indianapolis; sons, Richard Prather (Rachel) of Mooresville and Eric Phillips (Richelle) of Spencer; grandchildren, Nikki, Chelsey, Jody, and Breanna; Kyle and Logan; Sarah and Jennifer; great grandchildren, Damian, Lexy, Lilly, Piper, and Hunter.
Friends and family will gather on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 5 to 8 p.m. in the chapel at
Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 11 a.m. in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Gosport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mooresville High School Athletic Department. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Grandpa and Piper were buddies
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I love you grandpa!
Beautiful :blush:
My Mom lives across the street from Jim. I met him on one of my trips back home from California and talked to him several times after that. We always had nice, long conversations about California and Mooresville. Both Jim and Rosemary were friends and the best of neighbors to my Mom. When my Mom needed help hanging a fern from her front porch or little things around the house, Jim would help. We will greatly miss him!
Rest In Peace Jim. You will be greatly missed in our neighborhood. Tom, Ben, Bob, and Kim Knight
Jim always said 3 things to every grandchild 1. Offense with your head 2. Defense with your feet 3. Remember ‘I Love You’
I’m very sorry for your loss. The Bible can offer much comfort at this difficult time. John 5:28, 29 says, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” For more information please go to http://www.JW.org.