Russell Prater, 97, passed away on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at 7:14 p.m, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on Jan. 10, 1924 in Salyersville, Kentucky, to Amos and Amlear (Wright) Prater who preceded him in death. On May 16, 1950, Russell married Maggie Webb and she passed away on May 24, 2019.

Russell was a U.S. Army Veteran who retired after serving his country for 20 years. He later worked for ScotLad Foods. 

Also surviving are two sons: Terry Prater of Dunkirk and Larry (Karen) Prater of Bellefontaine; a daughter, Pam (Thomas) Ark of DeGraff; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Prater of McGuffey; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; a brother, Gary (Nancy) Prater of Lima; a sister,  Charlotte Prater of Lima.  

Russell was preceded in death by a son, Tom Prater; a brother, Herbert Prater and two sisters: Bethel Collins and Nellie Messick. .

Attendance will be restricted at the funeral and visitation based on space to accommodate social distancing requirements.  Face coverings must be worn while attending visitation and service. 

Private family services will be held at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada, with Pastor Terry Brock officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger, with graveside military services conducted by Ada VFW Post #9381. 

The funeral service for Russell will be live streamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.

Memorial contributions may be made to Logan County Vets to DC at P.O. Box 516, DeGraff, Ohio 43318 or online at www.vetstodc.org/contributions.