Kenneth Edward Prater

kenneth prater

December 19, 1951 ~ September 22, 2019

Kenneth Edward Prater, age 67, of Palestine, passed away on Sunday, the 22nd day of September, 2019, at Palestine Regional Medical Center. He was born on the 19th day of December, 1951, in Palestine, Texas, to Jake Prater and Edwina Starkey Prater.

Mr. Prater worked for B. J. Hughes before his retirement. When his children were young, he enjoyed coaching their t-ball teams. He was an avid fisherman and a member of Walston Springs Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Prater.

Mr. Prater is survived by his daughter, Kendra Stanton and husband Keith of Elkhart; son, Ken Prater and wife Keisha of Bullard; grandchildren, Justyn Prater, Emily Prater, Korbin Stanton and Kamden Stanton; nieces, Stacey Prater and Mendy Prater. He is also survived by his childhood friend, James Earl Rodgers and a dear relative, Rhonda Thomas.

A memorial service with Military Honors to celebrate the life of Kenneth Prater will be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 28th day of September, 2019, in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chuck Bratz and Michael Moore officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be James Earl Rodgers, Russell Linderman, Jr., Keith Stanton and Buddy Lowe.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Kenneth Prater's memory can be directed towards the Cory Blackmon Memorial Scholarship Fund, Commercial Bank of Texas, 109 W. Parker Street, Elkhart, Texas 75839.

Memorial and cremation services for Kenneth Edward Prater are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.

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  1. I have the best memories of growing up playing softball against/with Kendra!  I loved when our families would get together during the summer.  My heart hurts for you all.  Prayers for comfort, peace, and for love to surround you. 

  2. God bless you and all that loved you. Rest in peace.Will miss you. Been thinking back when we was young.Your cousin.Roy Melvin.

  3. I love you Daddy!!! Always have and always will….. You will forever be in our hearts….

    From your baby girl,

  4. Expression of Sympathy says:

    A Spathiphyllum was ordered on September 24, 2019

  5. Gonna miss you daddy. Gonna miss our phone calls talking about trucking and all. Just as you read this dad, just want you to know I will love and miss you so much.. fly high and enjoy your family up in heaven. Sure gonna miss you dad!!! I love you!! Ken

  6. So sorry for your loss Kendra and Ken.  Great memories living next door to you and your folks.  He will be missed.  


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