Alton Prather, 79 of the Atoah community, no longer resides at 979 I U Gap Road in Robbinsville, N.C.
He had a change of address Sunday, June 12, 2022. He is now residing in a mansion on the Streets of Gold by the banks of the River Jordan.
Alton was born April 2, 1943, in Monticello, Miss., to the late Walter A. and Analo White Prather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Pat Prather; his brothers, Tommy Prather, Carroll Prather and W.D. Prather; and sisters, Georgia Walker, Vera Cutler and Betty Lynn Wallace.
Alton was a true Southern Gentleman, who enjoyed his family and friend’s company. He worked hard to ensure that his family was cared for. He had a love for horses and for the rustic, outdoor way of life. He was a humble man, who never had a bad thing to say.
He was often seen reflectively thinking about life and his relationship with God.
His love of food and cooking was greatly appreciated by anyone who knew him, from Creole Louisiana cooking to Southwest Tex-Mex. His love of spices and an infusion of flavor was enjoyed by all who tasted his cuisine, especially his fresh salsa.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Corbin Prather; children, Kary Warner Prather (Matilda), and Tony Delane Prather (Shana), both of Mississippi, Scarlett Leigh Carson (Christopher) of Robbinsville, N.C., Siera Tawni Prather (Alex) of Andrews, N.C., and James Joseph Carver III (Jade) of Robbinsville, N.C.; grandchildren, Vivian Celest Lane and Aaron Prather, both of Mississippi, and Logan Carson, Violet Ann Carson, Logan J. Carver, Quinten Reed Carver (Mylee) and Jensen C. Lovin (Austin), all of North Carolina; great-grandchildren, Legend Carson, Christian Carson, Greyson Carson, Damien Greg Prather and Campbell Reed Carver; brothers, Kenneth Prather, David Prather, Hugh Prather, all of Brookhaven, Miss.; and sister, Lenora Marilyn Welch of Brookhaven, Miss.
A private family service will be held later.
In lieu of flowers, donations the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Prather family.