Homer Charles Praytor

Services for Mr. Homer Charles "Bud" Praytor, age, 74, of Lindale, are scheduled for 3PM on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, in the Lindale First United Methodist Church with Rev. James Golden & Dr. Ron Wells officiating. Interment will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors in Lindale. Mr. Praytor died on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in a Tyler Hospital. Homer Charles "Bud" Praytor was born on January 22, 1938 to Weldon and Mildred Gibson Praytor. Bud grew up in the Hopewell Community and was a lifelong resident of Lindale. He graduated from Lindale High School in 1956. He served in the US Navy from 1956 to 1960 and graduated from Tyler Junior College after returning from the Navy with an Associate degree in mid-management. He was employed by Texas Employment Commission for 35 years and retired in 1993. He served on the Smith County Farm Bureau board and Lindale Rural Water board for many years. He was a member of Lindale First United Methodist Church for 46 years where he currently served as treasurer. Throughout the years, he served on numerous committees and was a member of the George Lake Men's Bible Sunday School Class. He also served as Treasurer and work superintendent for the Hopewell Cemetery Association for more than 40 years. He loved the community of Lindale. Bud was a Master Mason of the Lindale Masonic Lodge #848. He loved the men's breakfast group that gathered on Friday mornings and enjoyed visiting with friends at Pop's. He was preceded in death by his parents, Weldon and Mildred Praytor, twin sisters, and a brother, Mitch Praytor. He is survived by his wife, Beth of 46 years, daughter & son-in-law, Renee' and David Ramsey of Lindale. One grandson, his pride and joy, Colton Ramsey of Lindale. Five Sisters, Pat Streetman of Mississippi, Nell Cox & husband, Jim, of Livermore, California, Sue & David Wortham of Nolanville, Shirley & Billy Abbott, and Laura & Gean Alvey, all of Lindale. Brother-In-Law & Sisters-In-Law: Henry & Sharlyn Lyon of Flint, Wanda & Elton Caldwell of Brownsboro, and Barbara Sue & Bennie Williamson of Tyler, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers are Jerry Lockhart, Connie Hicks, Dwayne Praytor, Charles Parmley, Rex Coulter, and David Earl Malone. Honorary Pallbearers will be Farm Bureau Board Members and staff, The George Lake Men's Bible Class, and the Lindale Rural Water Board members and staff. Memorials may be made to the Lindale First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 367, Lindale, Texas 75771. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home in Lindale.