ROCKINGHAM — Franklin Sherman “Dude” Prevatte, 76, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at FirstHealth Moore Regional, Pinehurst.
He was born in Scotland County, July 5, 1944, son of Frank C. Prevatte and Josephine Butler Prevatte.
Mr. Prevatte worked for more than 40 years at Burlington Industries before retiring, and was faithful to attend McColl P.F.B. Holiness Church when he was able. Frank was an honest and caring man, who valued the people in his life. He will truly be missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ruth Prevatte and Blonnie Mae P. Miles; brothers, Martin Prevatte, Billy Wayne Prevatte and Tommie Prevatte; and family friend, “Mama Ruth” Whitehead.
Survivors include his son, David Prevatte of the home; grandchildren, Skylar Mack, Billy Jackson and Chakira Terry; brothers, Samuel Prevatte of Hamlet and Kent Prevatte of Bennettsville, South Carolina; sister, Wendy Prevatte of Rockingham; David’s mother, Brenda Prevatte of Bennettsville, South Carolina; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. Burial will follow at Ghio Church of God of Prophecy.
The family will be at the home of his brother, Sammy Prevatte, 740 Springhill Church Road,Hamlet.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Prevatte family.
Online condolences may be made at www.harringtonfuneralhome.com.
