Charles McArthur Prater, a retired electrician with Avondale Shipyards, departed this life on Friday, August 1, 2014 at the age of 70. He was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of Dianna Edwards Prater. Loving father of LaYionn Dette Prater. Grandfather of Orion Prater. Great-grandfather of Toni Renee Brown. Son of the late Ellis and Aleane Prater. Brother of Jimmie "Johnnie" Prater, Harry Prater, Rosemary Neal, Nancy Douglas, Minnie Pearl Cage, Irma Woodside, Dorothy McKenzie, Rhodi Newman, and the late Ernest Prater; also survived by and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Jehovah Witness Westwego Congregation and neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com