Obituary for Jimmy Prather
Jimmy Lee Prather at the age of 76 entered into rest on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at St. Ann's Home in Rochester, New York. He was born October 9, 1944 in Colquitt, Georgia to the late James Lee Prather and the late Annie Bell Prather.
The family moved to Hamilton, New York in 1950. They moved from Albion to Rochester in 1959. Jimmy attended # 9 school and Benjamin Franklin High. Jimmy was an employee at Kodak in the late 1970's, he worked there until he got sick. He then worked at Tool & Die, Mt. Hope Cemetery and a cleaning company until he was no longer able to work. He was straightforward, hardworking, and focused-driven. He would always encourage us to do the right thing. He was a no nonsense type of guy and he was all about taking care of his business. Jimmy was a very private guy. He didn't really want anyone in his business.
He was a proud man. Jimmy loved listening to music especially Gospel on Sunday mornings with WDKX and oldies but goodies. He had a love for his cars and you could tell by the way he kept them clean. He was a well-dressed man and inspired many. Jimmy had a love for playing numbers. All you had to do was call him and ask for the lucky number and he would give it to you. He will greatly be missed.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his father James Prather.; mother
Annie Bell Prather; one Brother Lonnie Calloway.; One Sister, Mary L Lesesne-Prather. Jimmy is survived by three sister; Elizabeth Lowe and Diane Barr of Rochester and Catherine Prather of Jacksonville, Florida. One
brother Sylvester James Prather of Rochester New York. Jimmy leaves to mourn: Two sons; James West and Jimmy Prather Jr. (Ericka) both of Rochester New York. Three daughters; Sophia Nelson, Annie Brown (Tony) and Charlese Isreal (Donald) all of Rochester NY.
He also leaves to mourn his beautiful grandchild; Lamont Prather (Tanya), Terrance Prather, Devon Prather, Regina Prather-Lester, Ariel Rosie West, Mirakle Prather, and Katrich Isreal, and Norma
Isreal. Several great grandchildren; Isabela, LynNasia, Jahmez, Zav'ayir, Lamont Jr., Omar, Quamel, Bran'dale, Anthony, and Bri'Alle Moorehead. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces and nephews, and other relatives. A special brother in-law Bobby Lesesne and a longtime dear friend Jimmy Jones
The family moved to Hamilton, New York in 1950. They moved from Albion to Rochester in 1959. Jimmy attended # 9 school and Benjamin Franklin High. Jimmy was an employee at Kodak in the late 1970's, he worked there until he got sick. He then worked at Tool & Die, Mt. Hope Cemetery and a cleaning company until he was no longer able to work. He was straightforward, hardworking, and focused-driven. He would always encourage us to do the right thing. He was a no nonsense type of guy and he was all about taking care of his business. Jimmy was a very private guy. He didn't really want anyone in his business.
He was a proud man. Jimmy loved listening to music especially Gospel on Sunday mornings with WDKX and oldies but goodies. He had a love for his cars and you could tell by the way he kept them clean. He was a well-dressed man and inspired many. Jimmy had a love for playing numbers. All you had to do was call him and ask for the lucky number and he would give it to you. He will greatly be missed.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his father James Prather.; mother
Annie Bell Prather; one Brother Lonnie Calloway.; One Sister, Mary L Lesesne-Prather. Jimmy is survived by three sister; Elizabeth Lowe and Diane Barr of Rochester and Catherine Prather of Jacksonville, Florida. One
brother Sylvester James Prather of Rochester New York. Jimmy leaves to mourn: Two sons; James West and Jimmy Prather Jr. (Ericka) both of Rochester New York. Three daughters; Sophia Nelson, Annie Brown (Tony) and Charlese Isreal (Donald) all of Rochester NY.
He also leaves to mourn his beautiful grandchild; Lamont Prather (Tanya), Terrance Prather, Devon Prather, Regina Prather-Lester, Ariel Rosie West, Mirakle Prather, and Katrich Isreal, and Norma
Isreal. Several great grandchildren; Isabela, LynNasia, Jahmez, Zav'ayir, Lamont Jr., Omar, Quamel, Bran'dale, Anthony, and Bri'Alle Moorehead. He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces and nephews, and other relatives. A special brother in-law Bobby Lesesne and a longtime dear friend Jimmy Jones