A.C. Prater
A.C. Prater, 76, of Rochester, passed away at 8:26 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, at his residence.
He was born March 24, 1942, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Harry and Polly (Hale) Prater. He married JoAnn Smith on June 29, 1962, in Silver Lake. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2010.
A.C. owned and operated Prater Auto Sales for more than 40 years in Rochester.
He was a faithful attendee and supporter of the Church of the Nazarene in Rochester and was also a member of the church board. He enjoyed hunting and going to auto auctions. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was known to help many people get an automobile when they were in need.
He is survived by a daughter: Patti (William) Cunningham; granddaughter: Tiffany (Scott) Cooksey, Akron; three grandsons: B.J. Cunningham, Chad Cunningham and Derrick (Ariel) Cunningham, all of Akron; great-grandchildren: Ian, Ella, Kylie, Will and Taylor; brother-in-law: Lawrence Manns of Warsaw; and special friend Sal.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joann, brothers Monroe and Orville Prater and sisters Ella Manns and Virginia Rawlins.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 7 at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 West Rochester St., Akron with Pastors Frank Whitaker, Don Meyer and Terry Bradford officiating. He will be buried in IOOF Cemetery in Rochester.
Visitation hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice.