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O.D. Prather

April 3, 1929 - November 30, 2013

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |

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Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |
Sunday 12/8

O.D. Prather Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Memorial services for Mr. O.D. Prather, age 84 of Dubach, LA will be held at 2:30 PM at the First Baptist Church, Dubach, LA on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:30 till services time at the Church. On November 30, 2013, Mr. O.D. Prather went to be with The Lord. He was born April 3, 1929 in Eunice, LA. O.D. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Prather. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Clyde, Lewis, Lodis Prather and one sister Lula Mae Miller. O.D. was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Masters Degree in Music from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He also served in the U.S. Army while stationed in Japan during the Korean War. Churches O.D. served as Minister of Music include First Baptist Church, Dubach, LA, Pisgah Baptist Church in Bernice, LA, First Baptist Church Morgan City, LA from which he retired after serving nearly 30 years. After retirement from full time ministry he was owner of The Music Gallery of Ruston for 15 years. O.D. loved his family and loved serving The Lord and ministering to people. O.D. is survived by his wife, Beverly Colvin Prather; son: Keith Prather and wife Susan; daughter: Lana Prather Baker and her husband Clifton; grandson: Jesse Prather and wife Kristin; granddaughters: Molly Prather, Meredith Baker Bingham and husband, Brandon, Julia Baker; great granddaughter: Serena Prather; and brothers: Ray and Edwin Prather. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Music Department or the Lottie Moon offering at First Baptist Church, Dubach, LA Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilparickfuneralhomes.com.

Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Sunday 12/8

O.D. Prather Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Memorial services for Mr. O.D. Prather, age 84 of Dubach, LA will be held at 2:30 PM at the First Baptist Church, Dubach, LA on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:30 till services time at the Church. On November 30, 2013, Mr. O.D.Continue Reading

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Henry Demers left a message on August 19, 2014:
I'm sorry to read of Mr. Prather death. I regret that I never got to know him better during the short time I knew him. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
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Rev. Charles Martindale left a message on December 11, 2013:
I just learned this morning about O.D.'s death. May God comfort you all during this time. O.D. and I became friends while I was Music Director at First Baptist Church Berwick in the early 1960's. Praying for you.
Debbie Heard left a message on December 6, 2013:
Mrs. Beverly, Mr. O.D. will be sorely missed. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy powell left a message on December 5, 2013:
Mrs. Prather, Lana and Keith, you and your families are in my prayers. I have such fond memories of Mr. Prather and am so blessed to have grown up with his influence in my life from the age of 4. Much love to all of you, Kathy
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Roy McCoy left a message on December 4, 2013:
During my years in Ruston, I bought a lot of sheet music from Mr. Prather at The Music Gallery. In October of 1995, I bought the building where The Music Gallery was located from Mr. T. E. Melton. I still own that building and still think of Mr. Prather when I go in there. He was a true gentleman and servant of The Lord. My condolences and prayers are with his family.
James Hadaway left a message on December 2, 2013:
So sorry for your loss. Cathy and I have wonderful memories of singing in O.D.'s choir at First Baptist. Wish we could attend the memorial service but our choir is doing a Christmas musical that evening. I'm sure O.D. would understand.
Kathy Albritton Mancil left a message on December 2, 2013:
So sorry to hear about Brother O.D.! I was young when he was in Morgan City but I do remember him. Mrs. Prather you were my First grade teacher. My dad, Herman Albritton, sends his condolences also. We are praying for y'all.
Kathy Albritton Mancil left a message on December 2, 2013:
So sorry to hear about Brother O.D.! I was young when he was in Morgan City but I do remember him. Mrs. Prather you were my First grade teacher. My dad, Herman Albritton, sends his condolences also. We are praying for y'all.
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
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