Timothy Dean Prater

Timothy Dean Prater, 53, of Friendsville passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2018. Tim was loved by many for his kind heart and helpfulness to others. He enjoyed having fun and loved his Alcoa Tornadoes. He was an avid fan of UT football and basketball. Tim accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 5. He worked in the maintenance department at RIO Central for the last 12 years. Preceded in death by his mother, Cora Mae Prater and his father, Charles Prater; infant brother, Jackie Hugh Prater. Survived by his sister, Brenda Coulter; brothers, Ronnie (Pat), Richard (Pat), Jim (Teresa); nieces and nephews, Rhonda Jenkins, Jennifer Prater, Scott (Christi) Prater, Kelly (Michael) Walker, Lori Davis and Steve Coulter, Shannon Prater and Kama Prater. Many beloved great nieces and nephews and special friends from Alcoa. Tim loved animals, especially his little dog, Sammy. Family and friends will assemble at 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018 at Grandview Cemetery for the interment. A reception of family and friends will be held immediately following the burial at Smith’s Life Event Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to cover final expenses. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Timothy Dean Prater please visit our Sympathy Store.