Burley John Prather passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the age of 76.

A Mass of Christrian Burial will be held on Friday, December 19, 2014, at St. Edwards Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Father Darren Eldridge will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Paul Mausoleum.

Burley is survived by the love of his life, Deanna Young Prather, married 52 years. He was the father of four children, Monica M. Prather Doucet and husband Tim of Erwinville, Verland Prather and wife Pam Carrier Prather of Newport, TN, Tommy G. Prather and wife Leigh Tatman Prather of Erwinville, and Pam M. Prather Marcantel and husbandKen of Eunice. He had eleven grandchildren, Ryan Seth Prather, Jon-Eric Prather, Brittney Shea Prather, Megan D. Prather Bodin, Amber M. Doucet, Elizabeth N. Burruss, Brooke M. Burruss, Gary A. Burruss, Henry J. Doucet, Hannah N. Prather, and Travis Marcantel. He also had seven great-grandchildren, Hunter S. Prather, Lathan L. Logan, Christian Logan, Hunter J. Bodin, Brayland Logan, Stedson Bodin, and Weston Logan. His pet was Tofie.

Burley was the son of Marie Lejeune Prather and Edmond Seth Prather. He has one living sibling, sister Rita Babineaux Guidry of Richard. He was preceded in death by his brother the late Early Prather.

Burley was a trackhoe operator on pipelines and construction. He also trained and loved racehorses.

He was the Godfather of two, Lawrence "Blackie" Babineaux and Amy M. Gilcrest.

He was blessed with nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. by Deacon Kerry Reviere. The funeral home will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday for visitation until the time of service.

Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.