Phillip Sime Prince Sr.

Phillip Sime Prince Sr. obituary, Metairie, LA

Phillip Sime Prince Sr.

Phillip Prince Obituary

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Phillip Sime Prince, Sr. passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of Betty DeSadier Prince. Devoted father of Phyllis Reneé Prince, Phillip Sime Prince, Jr., Page Peri Prince, and Preston Paul Prince. Loving grandfather of Amanda Warner (Jason), Seth Dewhirst, Ben Dewhirst, Robert Madsen (Nora), Maria Blakmen (Jarrod), Candace Cantrelle, Blake Prince (Amy), Pryscilla Prince Flanagan (Hunter), Deuce Prince, Minnette Meo, Maylin Prince, Alisé Prince, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Phillip was born to the late General Sime Prince and Etta Icava Cook Prince and was the brother of the late Raymond Prince, William Prince, Ozee Prince, Dovie Prince, and Della Matherne. He retired as a General Foreman at Avondale Shipyard and was a jack of all trades. He could fix anything but a broken heart. He was a member of the Elks Club, a square dancer, champion spades card player, and avid football fan. He enjoyed boxing matches, auto racing, movies, reading, news, and the Price is Right. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70001 on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon with a service starting at 2:00 pm. To order flowers or offer condolences, please visit www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.

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Cheryl Dominick Millet

May 4, 2023

Phyllis I so sorry to learn of your dad´s passing. He was a special man. My brother still has the boiling pot he made for
My dad. Please give me a call 504-296-6046

Louis BREEZE Cognevich

May 3, 2023

I worked for Prince in the '60's and 70's. He was an excellent supervisor to work with and was always a good friend at work. We recently talked and laughted about past experiences we had in my early years at Avondale. Those were good days. Rest in peace my friend.

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