Revel Milton Prather

Revel Milton Prather, 81, of Owenton, KY, honorably concluded his mortal journey at his residence on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Born on October 9, 1945, in Beechwood, KY, he was the son of the late Amos and Eartha Perkins Prather.

On September 24, 1965, he was united in marriage to the former Geraldine James; she survives. He retired as a Transportation Dispatcher in Wilder. On May 1, 1966, he was inducted into the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves; he proudly served his country, earning the Rank of Pvt. (E-1).

Revel will be remembered as articulate, intelligent, disciplined and focused; he lived his life as a testament to his love for his church and his Lord. He was a man with an incredible memory and quite possibly one of the most meticulous individuals to ever pick up a wrench or change oil as a master mechanic. Known as a gifted horticulturalist with his “green thumb”, he made the world a more beautiful place. His love for history and reading lead him to become a Civil War buff; he created a huge collection of books in his library; he developed his own system of numbering each of his books. Being the organized mechanic he was, he had every tool anyone could need and each one was personally identified. He loved studying the scriptures; he loved being an active member of his church, Crittenden Christian Church. Because of his noteworthy accomplishments and contributions to the community, he was bestowed the highest honor offered by the Commonwealth of KY, the Kentucky Colonel.

He leaves to carry on his legacy, his wife of 61 years, Geraldine Prather; two daughters: Amy (Lance) Robinson of Crittenden, KY, Tara (Mark) Wisher of Owenton, KY; one sister, Clara (Dallas) Kelly of Bagdad, KY, along with four grandchildren: Mallory (Tyler) Black, Jaelyn Robinson, Hallie Wisher, Paige Wisher and two great-grandchildren: Millie Black and Eloise Black.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. at Elliston- Stanley Funeral Homes – Williamstown. Funeral services will begin at 11:45 with Pastor Denny Gosney officiating. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – North (KVC-N), where full Military Honors will be observed; arrival time is set for 1:00.

Memorial contributions may be made in Revel’s memory to:

Crittenden Christian Church Memorial Fund   or   American Kidney Foundation.