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Monday, March 14, 2005 1 1 :0 0 A.M.

Tabernacle Baptist Church1223 Laney-Walker Boulevard

Augusta, Georgia

©bttuarpW illiam Prince, Sr., son o f the late Asbury and Ada Holmes Prince, was bom on November 30, 1927, in Sumter, South Carolina. He passed away very peacefully on March 11, 2005.

At an early age, William was converted and became a member o f Bonnettsville Baptist Church. After moving to Augusta, Georgia, he became a member o f Tabernacle Baptist Church where he was an emeri­tus member o f the Deacon’s ministry, Men’s Bible Class and Gospel Chorus.

William received his early education in Sumter, South Carolina, his Bachelor o f Science degree from Benedict College. He was an active member o f the Alumni Association and member o f the Half-Century Club. He also received his Master o f Science degree from South Carolina State University.

His teaching career began in Johnston, South Carolina. He also taught in Bichmond County and retired after thirty-three years o f service.

Additionally, William was a life member o f Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and was honorably discharged from the United States Army.

For forty-six years William was married to Eleanor Lamar and to this union four sons were born. One son, William Jr. (Billy), preceded him in death in 1982 while a student at South Carolina State College.

William was also preceded in death by two brothers, Elijah and Ossie Prince, and six sisters, Annie Belle, Lillian, Florise, Ada Alethia, Glena, and Selena.

Those left to cherish fond memories are three sons and their families: Brian and Lori Prince and their children, Lauren, Phillip, Lydia and Leah; David and Angela Prince and their children, David Marcellus, David Marcus, and Claire Prince; Douglas and Vonda Prince and their children, Justin and Laura Anne Prince.

William has one surviving brother, Caesar Prince and sister, Mamie Prince Bradley.

He has three brothers in law and their wives: Matthew (Loretta) Lamar, Jr., Walton (Lillie) Lamar, and Milton (Aretha) Lamar; two sisters in law, Armenta Lamar Freyer and Carolyn Lamar Jackson.

William Has a host o f nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and many other relatives and friends.

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William prince, Sr.Reverend Otis B. Moss, III - Presiding

Gathering

Prelude Musicians:.. ........................ Aundra Clark, Edith Larke, andWanda Richardson

Processional............. ....................When They Ring the Golden Bells

Greetings..................

Prayer.......................

.................................................... Reverend Moss

Hymns of PraiseGreat is thy Faithfulness

Amazing Grace Does Jesus Care

Come Ye Disconsolate

ScripturesOld Testament......................................Deacon Ronald Brown •"New Testament................................ Deacon Charles Lamback>

Acknowledgments.................................................... Ella Springs Jones

Hymns of ComfortBeyond the Sunset Dwelling in Beulah

It is Well with My Soul Jacob’s Ladder

Words of Comfort...

Recessional .......“Going Up Yonder” ...........Deacon Robert Gordon

Interment................. ........................ Mount Olive Memorial Gardens

Repast..................... ........................ C. S. Hamilton Fellowship Hall

&cttoe flallbearer*Deacons of Tabernacle Baptist Church

Deacon Mordecai Evans Deacon Michael Gilyard Deacon Larry Hunter

Deacon Tony Cross Deacon Houston Morgan Deacon Julian Culbreath Deacon Ed JonesDeacon Eddie Culbreath

Jlonorarp ^Pallbearer#Tabernacle Deacon’s Ministry

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Benedict Alumni Club

Psalm 127:2 " It is vain fo r you to rise up early, to s it up late, to eat the bread o f sorrows: fo r so he g iv e th his beloved sleep."

He Giveth His Beloved Sleep

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"He g iv e th his beboved, sbeep."

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The family wishes to express thanks for your prayers and all acts of kindness shown during the long years of Alzheimer’s Disease, the recent illness and the passing of our loved one. May God continue to bless each and every one of you.

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