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Bob Prevatte dies aged 98: Family, wife, children, funeral

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Bob Prevatte passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the age of 98. He was a coach for the Gaffney Indians football.

Bob Prevatte coached at Gaffney from 1956 to 1969. In that time he compiled a record of 119-29-11, a win record that stood until 2022. He also won five state championships with the Indians as one of their winningest coaches.

Bob Prevatte wife

Bob Prevatte when he was alive lived his marital life out of the public sight. His wife was unknown till his death.

Bob Prevatte children

Bob Prevatte’s children are not revealed.

Bob Prevatte funeral

Bob Prevatte’s funeral is going to be held soon and we will bring you updates.

Bob Prevatte is a native of Laurinburg, North Carolina, and served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. He then went to Wofford College as a running back, won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the best blocker in South Carolina, and was named a Small College All-American. He was a key member of the 1949 Terriers team that went undefeated through the regular season and played Florida State in the Cigar Bowl.

Bob Prevatte was honored when the Bob Prevatte Athletic Complex at Limestone University was named after him.

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