Robert Wayne Prater

Robert Wayne Prater was born November 20, 1933 in Clarksburg, TN the son of the late Floyd and Maebelle Smothers Prater.

He was united in marriage to Linda Hicks on December 10, 1994.

Wayne graduated from Clarksburg High School. He worked as a police officer and investigator in Saint Louis County, MO, Nashville and Huntingdon, TN, and as a truck driver. He also served as a minister for the Turney Center in Only, TN and as pastor for New Independent Church near Huntingdon. Wayne served his Country in the United States Air Force for 4 years, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Operating a Ham Radio, fishing, hunting, and going on vacations were some of Wayne's favorite pastimes. He was affiliated with the New Liberty, Fairview, and Sulphur Springs churches and was a member of American Legion Post 162 in Selmer.

Wayne departed this life on March 16, 2021 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 87 Years, 3 Months, 24 Days. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Linda (Hicks) Prater of Selmer, TN; two sons, Jamie Prater of Doniphan, MO and Tim Taylor of Morris Chapel, TN; five grandchildren: Carissa Prater and Cole Prater, both of Doniphan, MO, Dee Dee Klaassen of Adamsville, TN, Colton Taylor of Martin, TN, and Cheyenne Davis of Memphis, TN; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Prater was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Prater.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.