CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Charlie Lee Prater, 82, of Chaffee died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center.

He was born April 29, 1920, in Nashville, Tenn., the son of Will and Lena Brewington Prater. He married Bessie Mae Wright on Aug. 13, 1938. She preceded him in death on Dec. 2, 1993.

He was a retired machine repairmen, working for Lonestar in Nashville. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He is survived by two daughters, Sandra Hibdon and Charlotte Mann, both of Chaffee; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Robinson Funeral Home in Nashville.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Burial with be at Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville with a full military graveside service.

Local arrangements are by the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapels.