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John Lee Prater, age 82, a 14-year resident of Newton, went to be with Jesus on January 11, 2022 in San Antonio, TX. Born in Granite City, Illinois on February 28, 1939 to Roy J and Doris M (Hensley) Prater. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother James, and a sister Helen.
He is survived by his wife, Eloise (Crum) Prater; sons, Timothy (Rhonda) Prater and James (Patti) Prater; grandchildren, Elise, Kayla, and McKenna; and several foster children and grandchildren.
John’s love for the Lord led to a lifelong career as a pastor and missionary. He loved people and supporting his community through volunteer work. His career culminated with work as a civilian Chief Chaplain for the Veterans Administration Medical Centers in Des Moines, Chicago, and Prescott, AZ.
A family service is being planned in San Antonio with inurnment at University United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers please consider a tribute gift to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org/donate) or Asbury Theological Seminary (asburyseminary.edu/give).