Robert W. “Sonny” Prince, Jr.

Robert W. “Sonny” Prince, Jr., 80, of Monticello, died March 1, 2013.

Mr. Prince was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was employed by General Motors – Lakewood Plant, and retired after 35 years of service. Mr. Prince was an active member of New Rocky Creek Baptist Church, having served as a Trustee of the church, was Director of the Brotherhood, and member of the church choir. He enjoyed gospel music, and loved to hunt and fish.

Mr. Prince was preceded in death by his son, Michael Dunn; parents, Robert, Sr., and Mary Catherine (Finley) Prince; and his brother, John W. (Salty) Prince.

Survivors include his wife, Mary P. Prince; daughters and son-in-law, Penny Prince of Austin, TX, Dana and Kevin Davis of Lawrenceville; Lindsey Scarborough of Monticello; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert W. Prince, III, and his wife, Patricia, of Waynesville, N.C., Marc Prince of Lawrenceville; sister, Ann P. Joyner of Lithonia; grandchildren, Preston Prince, Elizabeth Prince, Travis Cockman, Robin Dunn, Regina Dunn, Jenna Davis, Jake Davis; great-grandchildren, William Prince, Jaden Dunn; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Prince were held Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Covington. Rev. Randy Reese and Dr. Robert W. Prince, III, officiated and interment followed in Covington City Cemetery.

Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to New Rocky Creek Baptist Church, 190 Rocky Creek Road, Monticello, GA 31064.

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