James S. Prather, of St. Charles, MO, formerly of Lynch, KY, passed away June 30, 2017, at the age of 79. Loving husband of the late Nancy G. Prather; beloved son of the late Joseph C. and Garnet Prather; devoted father of Allen (Shirley) Prather, Christopher (Christine) Prather, Kevan (Marianne) Prather, Jamie (Christin) Prather, and Missy (Tom) Pardo; cherished grandfather of Jessica (Chris) Orozco, Kaylee Prather, James Prather, Anna Prather, Maria Prather, Allison Prather, Lexie Prinster, Luke Prinster, Gabrielle Prinster, Elizabeth Pardo, Cole Pardo, and Margaret Pardo; treasured great-grandfather of Addysen and Mallorie Orozco; and dear brother of Helen (the late Lewis) Davis and the late William Prather.
Jim retired after more than 34 years in sales with Kraft Foods. He was known to many as Coach P. from St. Charles High School, where he was also a substitute teacher for nearly 20 years. Through the years he inspired the lives of so many young people with his humble character and a zest for life that never faltered.
Jim loved golfing, antiquing, gardening, and traveling. He especially enjoyed traveling with his family to the beach and back home to Kentucky. Most of all, he truly cherished spending time coaching and attending his grandkids sporting events. He was dearly loved, and will be missed by all who knew him.
A scholarship fund for St. Charles High School is currently being set up for contributions to be made in Jim's name. Information regarding this fund will be posted when the school board is ready to receive donations. Please check back in the near future.