Thomas Prince

Thomas Bartley Prince, 94, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Richard Campbell Veterans Home-Anderson. Born August 9, 1921, in Chesnee, SC, he was the son of the late Willie Clifford Prince and Mary Henderson Prince and husband, for 61 years, of Sara D. Prince. A U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Prince was a graduate of Spartanburg High School Class of 1942. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Wofford College, Class of 1949, and a Master of Arts Degree from Furman University. Additional graduate work was done at Converse College and the University of South Carolina. He taught in Spartanburg District 7 Schools for a number of years and was a member of Ben Avon United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, survivors include one brother, Willie H. Prince of Huntington Valley, PA; special friends, Gail and Michael Hill of Boiling Springs, SC and Lynn and Hank Cumbee of Spartanburg, SC. He was predeceased by three brothers, six sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1:00-1:45 PM Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM, at the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Jonesy Brewer and Mr. Michael Hill. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Memorials may be made to Ben Avon United Methodist Church, 2360 Avondale Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas B. Prince please visit our Sympathy Store.