LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Donald Prather was born on June 5, 1956, the youngest of seven sons to Lilburn Robert Prather and Evelyn Prather Wolfe.

Donny lived on Cobb and roamed the countryside with his brothers and friends. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and grandfather. Donny made an impression on those who touched his life.

Donny was an accomplished drummer whose first paying job was at age 8 with his mother, performing in venues throughout Lake County.

He mastered everything that interested him including the drums, songwriting and recording music for himself, his brothers and friends. The Prather Bros. Band has played for 50 years and opened at Konocti for well-known bands such as the Doobie Brothers, Kansas and the Guess Who.

He was a self-taught man who enjoyed many hobbies such as music, RC cars and 3D printing. There was very little that Donny couldn’t fix, improve on, create or invent.

During his 32 years working as a heavy equipment operator for the Lake County Road Department, he supervised the county’s chip seal programs along with the many projects he undertook.

For all who knew Donny, they will miss his humor, smile and laugh; his deep love and pride for his children and family; his mentorship and his incredible intelligence. His passing is a true loss for a family and community.

Donny ended his journey on June 19, 2021, and leaves behind his wife, Mary; children, Tara and Donny Junior; grandson, Colten; stepchildren, Eva and Erik; father and wife, LR Prather (Carol); stepfather, Dick Wolfe; brothers and wives, Steven (Jennifer), Mike (Kathy), Gary (Cathy), Danny and Tim (Linda); first wife, Sharon Ornellas; and numerous relatives.

He is predeceased by his mother, Evelyn and brother, Darryl.

Donny talked about having ice cream social with friends when he was feeling better and to honor his wish there will be one held later in the summer.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.