Stephen Leroy Prater

Stephen Leroy Prater was born May 23, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio.

Steve attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from West High School after which he went to Kent State University where he played baseball. He retired from a career in customer service, banking and auditing.

After a short illness, Steve passed away peacefully into the hands of our Heavenly Father on June 2, 2016 at Mill Run Gardens and Care Center in Hilliard, Ohio.

Stephen was preceded in death by his mother Rosie L. Prater, father James E. Prater and nephew David M. Prater.

He is survived by daughter Stephanie (Carl) Evans, brother’s James W. (Carol) Prater, Michael E. (Leona) Prater, granddaughters Sydney and Carly Evans, niece Susan Prater, nephews James and Michael Prater, and a host of other family members and friends. Stephen will be forever missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be especially missed by those who had the privilege of loving him and being loved by him.

Visitation 11:00am and Memorial Service 12:00 noon Monday June 13, 2016 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave.