Obituaries

With humble respect, Sewell Mortuary in Grantville announces the transition of William Lee Prather, on November 28th, 2024.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 2 PM at Sewell Mortuary Chapel.

The viewing will be at the mortuary from 5 to 7 PM on December 6, 2024.

William Lee Prather was born
September 18 1945 in Meriwether county
Georgia to late Julus Favors Favors and
Cora Bell Prather Patrick. He attended
School in Meriwether county Public
School System. He loved hunting and
fishing. He dedicated many years as a
lumber Jack. He was a loving father,
grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
He was well loved by many.

William joins his mother Cora Bell
Prather Patrick, his father Julus Favors,
son Javuris Gates, and ten siblings.

He leaves to cherish his memories to 6
kids William (Vicki) Prather, Khawanda
Gates, Shyvonnia Gates, Tiffany Prather,
Nakeisha Alexander, and Javaruis
Prather two sisters Annie Louis
(Roosevelt) Hall and Annette Favors. He
has 20 grandchildren’s 6 great grands,
and a host of nieces and nephews. He
was loved by many. He also had a
special friend Evonne Gates and a
special fishing buddy Bobby Prather.

Sewell Mortuary is honored to be entrusted with providing end-of-life services to the family of William Lee Prather.