John Hughey Prather's Obituary
John Hughey Prather, 90, was received in his heavenly home on Saturday Oct. 19, 2024 at his residence with family beside him. Mr. Prather was born in Booneville, MS to the late Levi P. and Clara Faye Scott Prather and had lived in Crockett County since 1989. During his life, he was a heavy equipment operator with Dement Construction Company and most recently he was employed by the Crockett County Convenience Center in Maury City. He was a dedicated member of the Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Church in Friendship. He was married to Annas Mullins Prather of Friendship who survives. In addition to his wife he leaves to cherish his memory one son, Anthony Prather (Jennifer), Frog Jump, TN; daughters, Sheila Hitzges (John) Maury City, TN, Amanda Stearman (Lee), Bay Town, TX, Dianna Williams (Robert), White Pine TN, Rebecca McRae, Friendship, TN, Regina Prather, Locust Grove, GA; sixteen grandchildren; thirty two great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded by sons, Gregory Mullins, John William Prather; daughter Jennifer Michelle Prather; sisters, Betty E. Green, Janie Sue Smith; brothers, Bobby Prather and Harold Strange. Services for Mr. Prather will be held on Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at the Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Church in Friendship. The family will begin receiving friends at 1:00 p.m. until funeral time. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Shriners Hospital. Friendship Funeral Home 731-677-2673.
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