John Stanley Prather John Stanley Prather, 62, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at his home in Waxahachie after an extended illness. He was born Oct. 2, 1953 in Tulia, Texas to Stanley Albert Prather and Mavis Hill Prather. John attended Waxahachie High School; Elkins Institute in Dallas, where he learned Civil and Architectural Drafting and illustration; and Brookhaven College in Dallas County, where he studied Geology. John continued learning his entire life, and acquired extensive knowledge on many subjects. Survivors include his wife of 29 years Teresa Smith Prather, children, Jeremy T. Prather of Waxahachie, Jonathan N. Prather, & Jeffrey G. Prather both of Richmond, Virginia, his father Stanley A Prather, and step-mother Glenna F. Prather of Waxahachie , brother, Mark Neil Prather of Terrell, and a sister Genie Lynn Prather of Waxahachie. Preceding him in death was his mother, and a brother, David Henry Prather. Many people will remember that John loved sports, and that he was involved in coaching his sons in soccer and Baseball. Shortly after he began coaching, John "Discovered" local athlete Sammy Overton as a 4-year old soccer prodigy. Years later, Sammy was a stand-out during the Waxahachie Indian 4A Football Championship game; a game which John and Teresa travelled to Houston to see. John was an enthusiastic fan of the Indians for many years, attending numerous games or listening on local radio. John enjoyed travelling around Texas, and enjoyed several trips to the Rocky Mountains with his wife, Teresa. John was a gifted artist, and was very talented in graphic arts, design, and photography. He also loved computer technology and had an interesting and varied career in business and industry. John believed in God, and he was a serious biblical scholar for most of his life. A memorial service to celebrate John's life will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Waxahachie Funeral Home, with Reverend Carol Roberts officiating, and Reverend Bruce Zimmerman assisting. Family members will be available for visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. for one hour before the service and immediately after the service. For those wishing to honor John with a donation, family members suggest the following Local churches: Ferris Heights United Methodist Church, 108 Center Street, Waxahachie, TX First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin Ave., Waxahachie, TX 75165 Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Ave., Waxahachie, TX 75165 Education: Education Foundation for Waxahachie ISD Duncanville ISD Education Foundation State Hospital: Volunteer Service Council at TSH, P. O. Box 70, Terrell, TX 75160 Local radio: KNON 89.3 FM, 11311 N. Central Expressway # 105 in Dallas, Texas 75243 Trust Fund: The Arc of Texas Master Pooled Trust, FBO Jeremy Prather 8001 Centre Park Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78754 Support Orgs: The Twelve-Step Fellowship group of your choice Library: Lilly Russell Memorial Library 200 E Hubbard St, Lindale, Texas 75771