Birth date: Aug 23, 1957 Death date: May 10, 2017
Randall Glen Prater, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, he was 59. Randy was born on August 23, 1957 in Joplin, Missouri to Kenneth and Lola (Roberts) Prater. He was a graduate of Wyandotte High School, and then e Read Obituary
I just found out today. My apologies for being late. Randy my friend, you left us too soon. Even though we didn't stay in touch very much through the years, Randy has always been my friend. He always had a smile and a kind word. My fondest memories are the times we were bike riding together with Creslie, Mark, and others. Those were great times. The crazy things we did with our bikes would terrify any parent today, LOL. Rest in peace, my friend. You will not be forgotten. My deepest condolences to the Prater family.
Chris Hunt
Robert, myself and several other High School running mates will all have fond memories to remember our time with Randy.
Randy was always ready for adventure, and there were numerous of them, some of most memorable occurred just before he joined the service.
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
Such a brilliant mind and kind spirit, was our Randy. There are so many memories of him, one could not find the space to print them all. But the most recent enjoyment, the fun and challenges he brought to our conversations, kept me watching with anticipation, to what his response would be. I feel so honored, so loved by our Heavenly Father, to have been allowed the short years of his existence, here, on planet Earth, and in turn, having these debates, these challenging questions, these down right funny opportunities of communication. I will miss our Randy and the back-and-forth English corrections we shared, our "come now, let us reason togethers", and his twinkling eyes when humor entered the conversation. You could see it emerging even on his Facebook posts...when he wasn't debating the latest craziness going on in our government.
As his niece, Ami Hall, so rightly stated, "I will deeply miss my Uncle Randy Prater here on earth but am thankful for the hope of Heaven and the promise of seeing him again"...I just couldn't have put it any better. I so look forward to seeing our Randy, again, the other side of this human experience. (I think he just corrected my English...sorry if I didn't get it right, Randy). ;-)
Hey Old Friend,
I wanted to reach out to you before too much time got away.
Not sure where to start, but I think about you once in a while. What I am grateful to remember is how you encouraged me when I was such a young Christian.
I remember the night you came to Joplin and sat with me at Mazzio’s Pizza in the wee hours of the morning even though your work day at the saw mill started at 5am. You never said, “I have to go, I have an early day”. I was sick about a Christian girl that I fell in love with and you sat and encouraged me to be patient. I followed your advice and it paid off. Thank you. When we got married you stood up with me.
I also remember the day you baptized me in your above ground pool in ther back yard. My memories of that day are from 15 feet high looking down on us.
There are so many memories in my young life that I remember and I want to thank you in person before too much time passes.
Thank you Randy,
Thank you
Tom
My deepest condolences to Rick and the entire Prater family. May Randy's memory bring you comfort during your deepest heartache.
Terry (Robinson) Van Hooser
Wyandotte Class of 1978
So sorry to hear this. I remember you all from our time in Miami and going to Wyandotte school. My prayers are with you all.
