It is with great sadness that we announce that Tarzan Prater, 60, has peacefully passed away on April 27, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Tarzan was born on March 5, 1964, in Prestonsburg, Ky., the son of Charlie and Alice Collins Prater.
Tarzan was as unique as his name or the way he pointed his finger at you as he would ask, “How do you like me now?” He was also very smart and witty and for every joke told, he’d have one to tell right back. Tarzan preferred to be outside, which is where he found his love of landscaping. No matter the terrain, or what mother nature challenged him, he was able to turn it into a masterpiece. Due to his great talent, he earned a career working several years at Hensley’s Nursery in Prestonsburg, Ky., and open gardens in Warsaw.
Throughout Tarzan’s journey, he has made many special friendships of which some have passed, and others were with him until the end. His best childhood friend Randy Leckrone and his faithful dog Tiny stayed close to his side.
Tarzan is survived by his son, Nathan Prater, of Wabash; his mother, Alice Prater, of Warsaw; sisters: Christine Blankenship, of Akron; Heather Blankenship, of Akron; Kathy Mae Sparks, of Salyersville, Ky.; brothers: Sammy Prater, of Prestonsburg, Ky.; Charlie Prater Jr., of Allen, Ky.; Kenneth Prater, of Lexington, Ky.; three grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Prater; and brothers, Roy and Steven Prater.
Burial for Tarzan took place in Prater Cemetery, Prestonsburg, Ky.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, and Magoffin County Funeral Home, Salyersville, Ky., have been entrusted with arrangements and care.
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