LAMBIRTH PRINCE
was born on August 14, 1913 in Hardin County, the son of the late Lenord and Maggie Allison Prince. On February 14, 1936 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Yancey Prince and had 69 wonderful years together, she preceded her husband in death July 25, 2005.
Mr. Prince was a avid fisherman, turkey and deer hunter which he loved to do with his only son Ancil. He loved making a big garden to share with family and friends. He worked for Brown Shoe Company as a machinist for 32 years.
Mr. Prince was an active member of the Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church and served as an elder in his early years. He was known as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great great grandfather. He departed this life on May 22, 2013 at the age of 99 years 9 months and 8 days. He leaves one son Ancil Prince and his wife Robbie of Savannah. Two grandchildren, Daphne Cupples of Savannah and Tracy Prince of Corinth, MS. Two great grandchildren, Britney Cupples Jones and husband Tyler of Muscle Shoals, AL and Camron Cupples and wife Morgan of Florence, AL. Three great great grandchildren, Hudson Jones, Tate Jones and Max Cupples.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grand son in law Jeff Cupples, four brothers, Ernest, Harris, Herbert and Stanford Prince and two sisters, Lucille McKnight and Bernice Murphy.