A.C. Prater

March 24, 1942 - May 31, 2018

A.C. Prater, 76, of Rochester, Indiana passed at 8:26 am, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 24, 1942 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Harry and Polly (Hale) Prater. He married on June 29, 1962 in Silver Lake, Indiana to JoAnn Smith, she preceded on May 28, 2010. A.C. owned and operated Prater Auto Sales for over 40 years in Rochester, Indiana. He was a faithful attendee and supporter of Church of the Nazarene of 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. Survivors and place of residence: Daughter - Patti and husband William Cunningham - Akron, Ind. Granddaughter - Tiffany and husband Scott Cooksey - Akron, Ind. 3 Grandsons - B.J. Cunningham - Akron, Ind. Chad Cunningham - Akron, Ind. Derrick and wife Ariel Cunningham - Akron, Ind. Great Grandchildren - Ian and Ella, Kylie, Will, and Taylor Brother-in-law – Lawrence Manns – Warsaw, Ind. Special Family Friend - Sal Preceded in Death By: Parents Wife – JoAnn Prater Brothers – Monroe and Orville Prater Sisters – Ella Manns and Virginia Rawlins Time and Date of Services: 10:30 am, Thursday, June 7, 2018 Place of Services: Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana Minister: Pastor Frank Whitaker, Pastor Don Meyer, and Pastor Terry Bradford Place of Burial: IOOF Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana Visitation Hours: 4 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana Memorial Contributions to: Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice