Lester E. Prather 86 of 1327 Wheeler Street Newberry died Friday January 16 2004 at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Prather was born on September 8 1917 in Cross Anchor a son of the late Thomas J. and Ola Chapman Prather. He was Marine veteran of World War II and was retired from Norfolk Air Station Norfolk VA. Mr. Prather is survived by his wife for over 50 years Frances Ragsdale Prather; a sister Lillian Crowe of Collierville TN and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 P. M. Sunday at Hillcrest Cemetery in Greer by the Rev. Steve Jackson.Memorial may be made to Thornwell Home for Children 300 S. Broad Street Clinton SC 29325