Early Prather, age 76, of Church Point, La., died Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Acadia St. Landry Hospital in Church Point, La. .

He is survived by his wife Shirley (Fontenot) Prather of Church Point, La.

One Daughter, Cynthia Thibodeaux & husband Lance of Richard, La.

Four Sons, Michael Prather & wife Linda of Eunice, La. Wayne Prather & wife Debbie of Richard, La. Timmy Prather & wife Anita of Lafayette, La. Mark Prather of Pitreville, La.

One Sister, Rita Guidry of Richard, La. One Brother, Burley Prather of Eunice, La.

Twelve grandchildren Ten great-grandchildren

Visitation is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Thursday, February 19, 2009 with a rosary @ 7 PM. Reopen at 8:00 AM Fri. Funeral service will be at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Richard at 2:00 PM Friday, February 20, 2009 . Burial to follow at Guillory Cemetery in Eunice, La.Quirk & Son Funeral Home, 121 S. 6th. Street of Eunice is in charge of arrangements.