Billy G. Prince, age 81, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at River City Center in Decatur, Alabama. Funeral Services will be Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Benny Sivley officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at the chapel. Mr. Prince will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery in Decatur, Alabama following the service.
Mr. Prince was born in Morgan County, Alabama on August 7, 1943 to Hurley Clifton and Josephine Corum Prince. He became a Tool S Millwright in the automotive industry by trade. He was a member of Decatur Baptist Church for 32 years and served as the Chaplin for Decatur Police Department for many years.
Billy enjoyed fishing as an avid Bass Tournament Fisherman and collector of antique fishing lines and poles. When he wasn’t fishing, he was involved in Car and Truck Shows, entering many and winning several awards.
Billy’s greatest source of pride was his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He shared 58 beautiful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Linda, building a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories for their family. His kindness and love will endure in the hearts of all who knew him. Although we mourn his passing, we take comfort in knowing that he has been reunited with his loved ones in the embrace of eternal peace.
Mr. Prince was preceded in death by parents, Hurley Clifton and Josephine Corum Prince.
Mr. Prince is survived by his wife, Linda Prince; children, David (Tracey) Prince, Anthony Prince; grandchildren, Twyla (Trevon) Prince, Kyle (Erin) Stroud, Kayla (Jesus) Flores; great-grandchildren, Jiraiya Goode, Maci Wells, Broxton Flores, Graceland Stroud, and Jayden Wells.
