James Kent Prater Jr., 57, of Owensville, Indiana, formerly of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 09, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on May 12, 1965, in Mount Carmel, the son of James Prater Sr., and Lynda (Adams) Kaiser.
James worked for Rector and Stone Drilling before he became disabled. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and camping. James was a kind man and will be missed by his family and friends.
James is survived by his father James Prater Sr.; mother, Lynda Kaiser and her husband, Larry; brothers, Bill, Gary, and Brian Prater; many loved nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his grandparents.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view James’ tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Prater family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
