Norman Wyatt Prater

December 19, 1928 - April 23, 2020

Norman Wyatt Prater, 91, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Thursday, April 23, 2020. He was born December 19, 1928 in Sheridan, Indiana, a son of the late Wyatt and Lela Prater. Norman was a kind, humble, faithful Christian who gave of his time and means to help others. He married the love of his life, Mary (Albright) Prater, on November 25, 1956, and together they cared for many children in their time of need. Norman retired from Guide Lamp after 46 years of employment. He spent many years and greatly enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood and Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. Norman faithfully attended Grace Holiness Church in Anderson for over 40 years. Earlier in life, he enjoyed riding and caring for his horses. Those left to cherish Norman’s memory include children, David (Myrna) Hiatt of Anderson, GaLynne (Hugh) Millard of Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Richard (Holly) Hiatt of Mason, WI, Norman (Evelyn) Prater Jr, of Linton, IN, Carl Prater of Ocala, FL, and Crystal (Daniel) Hopkins of Anderson; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Norma Wilson of Noblesville, and several nieces and nephews. Norman was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Prater; three children, Jayne Ann Prater, James Allen Prater, and an infant daughter, Dorletha; four brothers, Harold, Loren, Edward, and Wayvern Prater and two sisters, Velma and Violet. Graveside services will be held privately at Cicero Cemetery. There will be a public memorial service to honor Norman at a later date at Grace Holiness Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Grace Holiness Church, 3325 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Anderson, IN 46013 or online here. Or $GraceHolinessChurch on the Cash App. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Norman Wyatt Prater.