D. Prakash (69), a retd. Head Master of JSS School, Chamarajanagar and a resident of Tilak Nagar, passed away at his residence here this morning following brief illness.  He leaves behind his wife, three sons, a daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Jodi Tenginamara Burial Grounds at Bannimantap this afternoon.