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Nathan Paul Prather, age 44, passed from this life on Friday, July 25, 2025 at his home.
Nathan was born on November 26, 1980 to James Dean Prather and Charlotte Lou Tompkins Prather in Somerset, Kentucky.
He attended First Church of God. He enjoyed going to yard sales, antiques, and playing video games.
Nathan was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Charlie and Sylvia Tompkins, paternal grandparents, Winfred and Clara Phillips Prather, uncles: Chuck Tompkins, Steven Tompkins, Boyd (Betty) Prather, Marion (Janie) Prather, Earl (Elvia) Prather, aunts: Georgia (Huleon) Keeney and Barbara Moyer.
He left behind to cherish his memory, his parents James and Charlotte Prather, uncles; David (Jewell) Prather of Bronston, Ky; Tommy (Nancy) Tompkins of Columbia, Ky; David Tompkins of Somerset, Ky; aunts: Janice Watson of Somerset, Ky; Judith (RD) Floyd, Jane Tompkins and Pat Tompkins all of Nancy, Ky and Roy Moyer of Florida; along with numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 6 to 8pm in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1pm at the funeral home with Bro. Dan Brummett and Joyce Creech officiating. Burial will follow in Prather-Yanders Cemetery at Towering Hills Subdivision in Nancy, Kentucky. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Nathan Paul Prather.
I’m so sorry to hear about this Dean my heart goes out to you all I know all to well what this is I’m praying for you all if you need to talk I’m here anytime nothing no one can say ever eases the pain I remember when you got him you were so over the moon and called me in to see him at work I’ll never forget that day you were so proud this is something that shouldn’t happen we are not suppose to bury our children they are suppose to bury us in my prayers always praying for peace and comfort
If You Could See Me Now
If you could see me now, you wouldn’t shed a tear.
Though you may not understand why I’m no longer here.
Remember my spirit, that’s the real me.
I’m still very much alive, oh, if you could only see!
I’ve beheld our Father’s face. I’ve touched my Savior’s hand.
The angels all rejoiced as I entered the Promised Land.
Beyond the gates of pearl, I walk on golden streets.
I’ve touched the walls of jasper, dipped my foot in the crystal sea.
The beauty is beyond words, nothing can compare.
I’ve even seen your mansion; someday I will meet you there.
Allow Jesus to be your guide, His word will show you the way.
So, please, don’t cry! We will meet again someday.
Nathan wouldn’t want to come back after he’s saw heaven. He will be waiting for us ! We are praying God gets you through this and has his arms around you .
If You Could See Me Now
If you could see me now, you wouldn’t shed a tear.
Though you may not understand why I’m no longer here.
Remember my spirit, that’s the real me.
I’m still very much alive, oh, if you could only see!
I’ve beheld our Father’s face. I’ve touched my Savior’s hand.
The angels all rejoiced as I entered the Promised Land.
Beyond the gates of pearl, I walk on golden streets.
I’ve touched the walls of jasper, dipped my foot in the crystal sea.
The beauty is beyond words, nothing can compare.
I’ve even seen your mansion; someday I will meet you there.
Allow Jesus to be your guide, His word will show you the way.
So, please, don’t cry! We will meet again someday
We will be with Nathan again. He’s with God but I know that doesn’t take away the pain.
Dean and Charlotte, We are so sorry to hear about Nathan. Praying for you all!