Thomas Joseph Prator, 73, of Lee, Fl., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 7, 1943. He was a 1961 graduate of Callahan High School. He also graduated from Valdosta State College in 1965. He was self-employed. He enjoying camping, but loved to fish. He is preceeded in death by his parents, Jack D. and Francis Prator; and a daughter, Paige Prator.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Prator; a son, Thomas J. Prator, V(Alessandra) of Ft. Myers; a grandson, Jack Dalton Prator; a sister, Anne P. Longbrake of Robbinsville, NC; and many friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. at a friend’s home: Ken & Lori Tippette 1355 NE Gladioli Drive in Lee, Fl. All family and friends are invited to the celebration of life where great stories of Tom's life will be told.