BORN

1925

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel

800 Dennison Ave Sw

Birmingham, Alabama

Breylon Prater Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2017.

Breylon Prater, 91 passed away in Georgia on May 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha and his three brothers; Thede, Miles and Morris. He is survived by his daughter Faye DiMassimo (Tom); grandsons, Blake (Oriana), Tommy and Nicholas; great granddaughters; Emma and Chloe and sister, Helen Crawford. He is a Navy veteran of World War II and The Korean War. He retired from Marathon Oil Company after 40 years of service. He was a life long Auburn fan. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 1-1:30 p.m. at Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home with graveside service following at 1:30 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery.

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May 23, 2017

Jim Drinkard

Faye, just knowing what a wonderful daughter he raised, lets me know what a wonderful man your father was. Your devotion to him in his last years while juggling a million other things was superwoman-like. My prayers and thoughts remain with you as you reflect on your wonderful memories with your father.

May 19, 2017

Melvin Dixon

A wonderful and patient man. Loved like a brother by James and Viola. He will be missed by all who knew him.

May 19, 2017

Kate Berry

Faye, please know I am thinking of you and you will be in my heart tomorrow. Your Mom and Dad were so lucky to have you as their loving and caring daughter, and you were blessed to have them for so many great years. I love you.

May 19, 2017

Larry Odom

Faye, the best part of your father; no longer has anything to separate him from OUR FATHER, THE CREATOR of "Every Good and Perfect Thing"! Absent from the body; Present with THE LORD! Then the body goes back to the dust from whence it came and the spirit back to GOD who gave it. Cherish the memories and let him live through you all; by being to others what he was to you! My father transitioned 43 years ago; I was only 19, and discovered my "Cloud of Witness". Yours just expanded! Your father is ONE with GOD, interceding on your behalf; more powerfully now; making the Awesome Powers and Unsearchable Riches of OUR FATHER continually yours!!!
Larry Odom, Senior PM, RENEWATLANTATSPLOST

May 19, 2017

Larry Odom

Faye, the best part of your father; no longer has anything to separate him from OUR FATHER, THE CREATOR of "Every Good and Perfect Thing"! Absent from the body; Present with THE CREATOR! Then the body goes back to the dust from whence it came and the spirit back to GOD who gave it. Cherish the memories and let him live through you all; by being to others what he was to you! My father transitioned 43 years ago; I was only 19, and discovered my "Cloud of Witness". Yours just expanded! Your father is ONE with GOD, interceding on your behalf; more powerfully now; making the Awesome Powers and Unsearchable Riches of OUR FATHER continually yours!!!
Larry Odom, Senior PM, RENEWATLANTATSPLOST

May 19, 2017

Skyler Akins

Faye, Remember what your mother always told you during these difficult times.
Matthew 17:20:"Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

May 19, 2017

Faye and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you ......may your father's memory be a blessing to all of you for many years to come.

A.J. and all CAP/ADID staff.

May 19, 2017

Tim Keane

Wishing you and all your family happiness and peace at this important time in your life.

May 19, 2017

Faye, sorry for your lost but your Dad is with the angels now. May he rest in peace. Keith Hicks, Dept. of Parks & Recreation, RATL

May 19, 2017

Ibrahim Abousaud

Faye,
Sorry to hear about your dad may god have him in a better place and give you and your family what it takes to make it during this difficult time.

May 19, 2017

Joel Eberhardt

"Faye, know you are loved by us. Blessings of peace and comfort at this time."
Joel Eberhardt R A T L

May 19, 2017

Todd Long

Faye, you are so bless to have a father that has such a wonderful long life. Will be praying for you. Todd

May 18, 2017

James Hudgins

Faye, your dad is back with your mom. I know you will miss him just as you do your mom. But memories will always be there.
I am humbled to have met another WW II veteran, your dad. I am glad that there are Americans like your dad and Tom who raised their hands and said, here I am, take me.

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1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel

800 Dennison Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211-3812

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