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Cary Prather

Wood River |

Cary A. Prather, 50, passed away at 4:08 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. 

Cary was born on Jan. 20, 1971, in Wood River. He worked as an adjuster for Olin Corp. in East Alton. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he served in both Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. 

Survivors include his son, Sean (Erin) Prather of Tomball, TX; a granddaughter, Ella Marie Prather, and a grandson Sean Jr. on the way; his brother, Kirk (Stacy) Prather of Godfrey; and his sister, Jennifer (Rob) Hunter. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl E. Prather. 

Private family services will be held. 

Arrangements entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com


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