Bryan Prather

Bryan Prather, 80, passed away on January 30, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1942 in El Paso, Texas to Ed and Fern (Lewis) Prather. 

Bryan was a 4th generation rancher.  He was loyally married to Judy for nearly 50 years until her passing in 2012.  Millions of dance steps were made to him playing guitar and singing.  He was humble and kind gentleman and always exuded generosity with his time.

Bryan is survived by his 3 children, Odie Prather of Pinon, NM, Colt Prather of Nashville, TN, Nicole Prather of La Luz, NM; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ed Prather and mother, Fern Prather; and wife, Judy Prather.

He was a stockman that could not be surpassed.

Services will be Saturday, February 4, 2023 beginning with a potluck gathering at 10 AM in Pinon.  At 1 PM a celebration of life will be held at the Prather Ranch.  Followed by the graveside service at 2PM at the Prather Ranch Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be James Christenen, Craig Coltharp, Dink Bowen, Victor Gaba, William Budagher, Zachary Hill, Darin Bass, Cody Goslin, Joel Bell, and Jeff Bell.

The Prather family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Scenic Chapel to direct the services.

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