Robert Prather

Robert "Bob" L. Prather, age 85, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Autumn Trace in Seymour, Indiana. He was born on June 28, 1941, in Martinsville, Indiana to the late Robert N. Prather and the late Ethel Prather. He was a 1959 graduate of Martinsville High School and also attended Mississippi State and Indiana University, graduating with a B.S. in Accounting and eventually working for over 50 years as a Certified Public Accountant. He had a deep love for sports and while in college he played Division 1 baseball. Bob was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church, serving in many capacities. Bob loved his community deeply, serving wherever he could to be a blessing to others, belonging to several academic and social organizations. He had a genuine love for learning and a zeal for sharing wisdom, stories, and a passion for sports, which was evident by his love and involvement with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of over 63 years, Pat Prather of Seymour, Indiana, and his three children, Brad Prather, Doug Prather, and Andrea Reedy and her husband Joe. Six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Paul Elsbury, two sisters, Virginia Vest and Marjorie Collett and his daughter in law, Terry Prather, one nephew, Joseph Vest, two nieces, Linda Herrmann and Paula Sheehan and one grandson, Alexander Chastain.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Seymour, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM with burial to follow at Riverview Cemetery.

The family requests memorials be directed to First United Methodist Church.

Friends are invited to leave condolence messages for the family at www.christensenfamilyfuneral.com

Daniel and Betsy Christensen have been entrusted with the arrangements.