Danny Jack Prather

Danny Jack Prather, 51, passed away on December 1, 2021 in Willard, New Mexico. He was born on September 4, 1970 in Clovis, New Mexico. Danny was a lifetime resident of New Mexico and a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Estancia, New Mexico. Danny loved his Mama and she was the first priority in his life. You couldn’t be around them without noticing the extraordinary kindness he displayed for Delma every day. Danny thought his niece, Lindsey, and nephew, Wyatt, hung the moon. When Judy, Wyatt and Lindsey would come to Estancia the rest of the world was put on hold so he could spend time with them. His deep love for Sis, Wyatt and Lindsey showed in everything he did. Danny was a big man with a big heart. He was a friend to everyone. Danny was always willing to lend a helping hand with anything people in this community needed. There was nothing Danny enjoyed more than being on the ranch and working cattle. Danny loved his church and his pastor, Jonathan Richard. When there was something needing done Danny was one of the first to volunteer. He took on many tasks for the church that no one knew about. He never looked for recognition for his generosity. Danny was the kind of man you could lean hard on……..He never weakened. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and community. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Emery (Pecos) Prather. Danny is survived by his mother, Delma Prather; sister, Judy Prather Bell; nephew, Wyatt Bell and niece, Lindsey Bell. A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the Harris Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, New Mexico. The Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 10, 2021 at the High School Gym in Estancia, New Mexico. The viewing at 10:00 A.M. and the service to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at the Encino Cemetery in Encino, New Mexico. Pallbearers are Colvin Connell, Matthew Connell, Jamye Moore, Mark McKaney, Mike Mitchell and Tyler Davis. Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Connell, Don Mitchell, Ronnie Schmidt, Wayne Lucero, Timmy Trujillo, Jason Gilbert and Amanda Deerman.