Richard Prater
January 9, 1961 ~ January 15, 2022
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Richard H. Prater, Jr., a Registered Nurse, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the age of 61, in Conyers, GA after an extended illness. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Col. (Ret.) Richard H. Prater, Barbara F. Prater and his nephew, Scott Hudman. He was born on January 9th, 1961 at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.
Rich is survived by his siblings, Virginia Prater Pate (Jay), Sandra Prater Hudman (Andy) and Mark D. Prater. Also, numerous nieces and nephews. Jessica Prater, Xavier Ashley, Robert Patterson (Kristyn), Anna Hudman Bermudez (Jose), Drew Hudman, Madison Prater, Trinity Prater, and Fowler Prater.
Rich graduated from Prattville High school in 1979. He graduated from the School of Nursing at Troy (State) University in 1992 with his Associate Science of Nursing degree. He then attained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Auburn University at Montgomery in 2000. During his career as an RN, he was the House Supervisor at Prattville Baptist Hospital. He initially worked there in the ICU and then in the ER for 18 years. He then continued working as an RN at multiple hospitals in Alabama including Jackson Hospital Extended Care Unit and the Bradford Treatment Facility in Warrior, Alabama.
Rich was known for his excellent nursing skills, but mostly for the compassion that he had for everyone that he cared for. He was an avid Auburn fan with football being his favorite to watch. He loved attending games and years of tailgating with family and friends. Rich was a very talented drummer and musician and played in multiple bands over his lifetime with the last being the praise and worship band for the contemporary services at First United Methodist Church. He had a strong passion for all music but loved his rock and roll! He loved the outdoors and enjoyed going hunting, camping, hiking, and playing golf.
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Rich, You were my brother and my friend. We always had each other. We moved so many times in our childhoods, but I always knew that you were there for me. It would take us a little while to make friends, but I always had you. We never argued or fought like so many siblings can do. I will miss that you were the only one that I had so many shared memories with, but I was so glad that we had 20 months to see each other often and share these memories. I miss you and I always will, but I am so glad that you are out of pain now and you are with Mom and Dad! I love you, Ginny