David Anthony Prince
David Anthony Prince, 68, of Russellville, passed away Aug. 19. Born Nov. 30, 1954, he was an adventurous, fearless, inspiring, kind man who impacted many throughout his life. He loved his family and friends dearly. He enjoyed spending time with each of his children and grandchildren and telling stories of his unique life experiences.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward and Nellie Marie (Brown) Prince, son Blake Prince and his loving wife, Lisa Josette “Jodi” Prince.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his children, Trevor Austin Prince (Christian), David Brock Prince, Nathalie Crane (John), Blake Jackson and Megan Jackson; grandchildren, Ayla Jane Prince, Aaliyah Prince, Annafaye Prince, Clay Crane, Amelia Crane, Lauren Jackson, Mason Jackson and Brodie Jackson; brothers, Charles Larry Prince (Jennie) and Ronald Mark Prince (Marqueta); and many nieces, nephews and friends.
After graduating from college in 1977, David A. Prince decided to pursue a career in Title Insurance. Hired by his brother, Charles L. Prince, at Abstract and Appraisal Services, the first company in Franklin County to issue title insurance, David started in the microfilm and index departments.
This taught him the skill of abstract. From 1980-1990, he furthered his career by becoming a member of Marion Title Company LLC, being the first to issue title insurance in Marion County.
In 1991-1997, he was called to work for Inserts Oil & Gas and was made head of the mineral rights abstract department. Finally starting his own business, Southern Group, LLC, he performed title work in Northwest Ala., parts of Northeast Mississippi and South Tennessee, from 1998-2015.
Memorial services will be held at Spry Memorial Chapel on Friday, Aug. 25. Visitation will be from 12-1:00 p.m., with a service directly following.
