Born and raised in the New Orleans area, graduate of Lake Castle Private School, Holy Cross High School and Tulane University, where he was a member of the 1970-1974 football team. Husband of Linda Ehren Prats, father of Raymond (Trey) S. Prats, III (Lacey) and Christian S. Prats (Lauren) and Grandfather to Oliver, Sam, Eli, and Dylan. Preceded in death by his Father, Raymond S. Prats, Sr. and survived by his mother, Joycelyn (Kate) V. Prats. Preceded in death by his brother, Michael N. Prats and survived by his sister Donna Sarrat (late Ronnie Sarrat) and brother Tommy Prats (Debbie). Brother-in-law to Craig & Sheila Englert and Ronnie & Karen Breath. Loved by nieces and nephews, Stu, Erin, Michael, Stephen, Whitley, Claire, Jeff, Kelly, and “adopted” daughters, Danielle (Keith) & Shauna, and “adopted” granddaughters, Aliyah & Olivia.
Ray was a dedicated husband, father, and friend. He loved serving Jesus as a member and leader at Lakeview Christian Center, where he devoted 20+ years towards teaching and using his testimony to bring countless people to The Lord. Ray was also an avid sports fan. He coached both his sons’ sports teams until high school, where both eventually went on to play football at Brother Martin and Holy Cross. Ray was a lifelong supporter of Tulane athletics as an original member of “The Greenbackers”. Above all else, Ray loved his family and relished being a “Pawpee” to his grandsons.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Ray’s life on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Lakeview Christian Center, 5885 Fleur De Lis Drive, New Orleans. Visitation starting at 9AM until noon and a service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Oliver’s Miracle Foundation, 14467 Oak Path Drive, Prairieville, LA 70769. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
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