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Aubrey Prince Obituary

Aubrey Prince, 63, of Parksville, SC, joined his heavenly Father, on May 18, 2017, at 2:25 p.m. with his family by his side. Born Oct. 31, 1953 in Greenwood, SC, he was the son of Francena Prince and the late Murray Prince of Parksville.

Devoted to God, his family, friends and community, Aubrey served for 33 years as Fire Chief of the Parksville Fire Department and was one of the first members of the McCormick County 1st Responders. Parksville Baptist Church was his home church for 63 years. Aubrey was known to many as Pop, Chief, Uncle, Little Snake, Castro, Sam, Deacon, etc. He was loved and respected by all.

Aubrey is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon Prince; two children, Brian Prince (April) and Ashley Prince Creswell (Chad); two grandchildren, Britt and Baylen Creswell; one sister, Diane Minton and her husband, Rusty, father and mother-in-law, Gerald Britt and the late Earlene, brother-in-law's, Kenneth Britt and his wife, Sandy, Neil Britt and Tony Britt and his wife, Anita, special brother-in-law, Chris Hendrix, sister-in-law's, Tina Hendrix and To-nya Brown, special sister-in-law, Wendy Hill and special friends, Chris and Christina Doolittle.

Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 at his home, 252 Upper Mill Rd., Parksville.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 21 on "Pop's Hill" at 252 Upper Mill Rd., Parksville.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made, in memory of Aubrey Prince, to the McCormick County Emergency Services, PO Box 1140, McCormick, SC 29835.

Visit www.HatcherFuneralHome.com to share memories and leave a message of condolence for the family.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on May 20, 2017.

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Archey Burke

May 22, 2017

Just found out about all of our loss.I worked with Aubrey for all of his time
At Greenfield he talked about his family and the love he had for each of you.May he rest in peace.

Larry Parker

May 22, 2017

This world is a sadder place with the loss of Aubrey. I worked with him for 20 plus years, he was a good friend who would listen to all your problems and offer the best advice he could . I just thought he would always be there. I am so sorry for his family he talked about each and every one of you and loved you all dearly.

Marsha Lyons

May 22, 2017

My prayers are with you all and may God bless and comfort you in the days to come. Sharon, Brian and Ashley you all can rest assured Mr. Aubrey is in the house of the Lord.

Eric &Lucy Ellis

May 21, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Annie Benning

May 20, 2017

My Condolence goes out to the Prince Family. I worked with Aubrey for years.

Claude Gilchrist

May 20, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family

Ida Baker

May 20, 2017

To the Prince family and friends Iam very sorry for your loss. May God bless each one and all of you.

May 20, 2017

My deepest sympathies to the family. I love my cousin Aubrey very much. He was a wonderful man to his family and to all of his friends. He will be greatly missed at all. All of you were and I thoughts and prayers at this time. Melanie Banks McCormick South Carolina

Daryl Spencer

May 20, 2017

It was a privilege working with and knowing such a good person. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Tammy+David Swann

May 20, 2017

We are So Sorry for Y'all's Loss. Aubrey was such a kind person to everyone a light for GOD! We are Praying without Ceasing for each of you at this time and Days to come. Please lean on Our Savior for understanding! We Love each of you <3!

May 20, 2017

To the Prince family I would like to express my deepest condolences for the loss of your love one Aubrey. May the God of all comfort be with you and give you strength during this most difficult time.

Gloria Waller

May 20, 2017

May God bless the family during your time of sorrow, I am so thankful for knowing such a great man.

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