Charles K. Prather

Charles K. (Chuck) Prather

Charles K. (Chuck) Prather, born June 4, 1937, at Akron City Hospital, died on October 24, 2010. He graduated from Akron South High School in 1954 and Muskingum College in the class of 1958. Chuck had been employed at Stoll & Peiser, Sun Rubber Co., Coastal Tank Lines and retired in 1999 from Telxon Corporation. Many enjoyable years of retirement followed. He was preceded in death by his father, William K. Prather and sister, Joann Prather Khoenle. Survived by his mother, Lula Prather; aunt, Pat Novoselich; brother, Harold Prather; brother-in-law, Donald A. Khoenle; Hal and Caroline; cousin, Terry (Liz) Sims of Bakersville; AND EXTRAORDINARY life partner of 47 years, SOL (BILL) GUREN; "little sister," Mary Lou and family; and great friends, Kathy and Al, Ken & Dan, Don, Jerry, Ken, Keith and Norman in PA, Jim, John, Darwin, Porte, Tony, too many other good friends to name; and especially my special Guren family from Northern Michigan to Southern Florida - my second loving family who adopted me with heart and soul. Cannot forget oldest and dearest friends, Glenn, Jack and Chuck. Per his request, cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the service begins. The family would like to extend thanks to all the nurses and staff at Akron General Oncology and special thanks to Dr. Sandra Hazra and her staff at Barberton Citizens Hospital. Also thanks to Hospice of Ridgewood nurses and staff. A special thank you to two very special angels sent to me in time of need - Kim & Steve - you know who you are. NO MEMORIALS - be like me - take your best friend out to a great dinner and celebrate my short life with a Dirty Martini or a glass of wine. Remember life's good moments. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334