Ronald E. Prather, 77, of Christopher, passed away peacefully at Herrin Hospital on March 5, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1947 to Elmer and Nell (Pleva) Prather. Ron is survived by his wife of 46 years Judi (Kirk) Prather; two daughters Kelly (Brian) Jansen of Chattanooga, TN and Sheri (Travis) Watts of DuQuoin, IL; three grandchildren Paige Prather, Lane Grob and Kortney Farriols and three great grandchildren Chesni, Vayda and Lucas Keith. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his son Keith and one sister Sophie Ann Jones. Ron graduated from Christopher High School in 1965. In October he enlisted in the United States Army serving honorably until his discharge in 1969. During his military service he was stationed in Augsburg, Germany. He was a long time member of the Rend Lake Masonic Lodge and the Valley of Southern Illinois 32 Degree. Ron's employment career included Inland Steel Coal Mine in Sesser, Taylor Motor Company and Auto Credit of Southern Illinois in Benton. After

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