Robert Wayne Prather, age 28, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born on July 18, 1988 in Chattanooga, TN. Mr. Prather was a 2006 graduate of Fannin County High School. He worked at the Blue Ridge Brewery. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his grandparents Bobby Prather, W.C. Higdon, and Phoebie Higdon. He is survived by his parents, Rodger and Gladys Prather of Blue Ridge; brothers, Levi Prather of Blue Ridge, GA, Gary Dills of Blairsville, GA and Brian Dills of Ducktown, TN; grandmother, Evelyn Prather of Blue Ridge; nieces and nephews, Brooke Dills, Josh Dills, and Brandon Dills; cousin, Randi Davenport; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements. .