Wilford Prater, 78, Warsaw, passed into eternal rest and reward at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday June 13, 2018, in his residence.
He was born Jan. 31, 1940, to Virgle Preston Prater and Pearlie Adams Prater in Brainard, Ky. He was united in marriage to Vickie North on Feb. 8, 1992, in Rockville.
He worked for Southside Towing and Auto Sales for 50 years.
Wilford accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior on Sept. 30, 2017.
Wilford is survived by his wife, Vickie Prater, Warsaw; children: Bobbie Crouch, Brandon Prater, Rebecca Overlander, John Kuta and Jan Huff, all of Warsaw; Tabatha Kuta, Plymouth; and Michael Kuta, Warsaw; his siblings: Juanita Shepherd, Cliff Prater, Geneva Prater, Mary Prater, Barb (Darrell) Prater, Arnold (Amy) Prater, Ron Prater, Phyllis (Greg) Varney and Don (Judy) Prater; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents; his first wife, Virginia Prater; a sister-in-law, Jan Prater; Wesley Prater; and a brother-in-law, Nate Shepherd.
Wilford enjoyed watching NASCAR and classic car auctions. He was cherished by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by everyone.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2018, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, at the funeral chapel with Pastor Kenneth Crace and the Rev. Robert Brown officiating.
Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
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Memorials to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580, for funeral expenses.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
