Lester Prater, age 71,of Winchester, KY and formerly of Breathitt Co. KY passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.–He was born June 8, 1946 in Jackson, KY and was the son of the late Vincent and Corsie (Noble) Prater.–He was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church in Winchester, KY and former employee of R. J. Corman RR Company.–He was also preceded in death by one sister: Pauline Prater.–Six brothers: Elmer Prater, Arnold Prater, Dennis Prater, Vincent Prater, JR., Earnest Prater, Clarence Prater.– First wife: Lois (Hudson) Prater.–He is survived by his wife: Patty (Walk) Prater.–Seven daughters: Missy (Bruce) Morton, Winchester, KY.–Renee (Lloyd) Roberts of Jackson, KY.–Shelby (Clint) Ison of Lexington, KY.–Tracy (Todd) Patrick of Campton, KY.–Stella Rose (David) Adkins of Morehead, KY.–Margaret (James) Henson of Campton, KY.–Nina (Jonathan) Reynolds of Lexington, KY.–One son: Michael (Jill) Prater of Kansas City, MO.–Two brothers: Seldon (Jessie) Prater of Jackson, KY.–Ollie James (Shelby) Prater of Easly, SC.–Twenty grandchldren, three great grandchildren, four special nieces.–Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Muncie officiating.–Burial in the Jackson Cemetery, Jackson, KY.–Visitation will begin on Monday at 5:00 p.m.–Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.–Pallbearers: Grandchildren.–Honorary Pallbearers: Former Employees of Falcon Coal and R.J. Corman RR Co.–Sons in Law, John Gooch