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1934 - 2009
 Roy Eugene Prince - 1934-2009
Roy Eugene Prince, 75, of Ashland, died suddenly on Monday, June 1, 2009 in Kings Daughters Medical Center.
Mr. Prince was born April 24, 1934, a son of the late Donald Prince and Lillian Elizabeth Hall Prince Mullins but was raised by the late Green B. and Anna Bush Dennis, whom he called Mom and Dad. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Dorothy Lance, Betty Thompson, Janet Patrick and Helen Robinette; and two brothers, Phillip Lee Prince and Donald Prince.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, he went to work at Armco Steel where he retired in 1992 with 40 years of service in the inspection department. After retirement, he worked at Rose Hill Christian School as a security guard for more than 10 years, where he was loved by hundreds of children and affectionately known as Officer Roy. He currently was working as a chauffeur for Classy Limousine Service in Ashland. His most recent passion was woodcarving and was a member of the Ashland Area Woodcarvers Association and was a Kentucky colonel.
He had formerly been a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Church of God and attended Unity Baptist Church. He loved to meet people, never meeting a stranger he could often be found visiting and having conversations with everyone.
His family meant the world to him, survivors include his wife, Bonnie Irwin Prince and their two children, Aaron Michael (Tiffany) Prince and Amber Nicole Prince, all of Ashland; a niece and nephew whom he raised, Heather Irwin and Jeramie (Elizabeth) Irwin; his previous wife, Imogene Griffith Stewart and their children, Roy Lee (Dana Newsom) Prince of Raceland, Ky., Maria Ann Rademacher of Catlettsburg, Gina Lois Prince (Allen) Woods of Russell, Jerry Curtis (Diane) Prince and stepson, James Michael (Joyce) Blair; grandchildren, Madison Paige Prince, Jonathan Edward Ross, Justin Patrick Ross, Tiffany Michelle Rademacher, Trisha Marie Rademacher, Anna Lee Carr, Allison Lynn Prince and Kendell Renee Prince; great-grandchildren, Jason Patrick Ross, Gracie McCoy and Xavier Drake Davis; sister-in-law, Pamela (Charlie) Bowen; two half brothers, Jim (Pam) Prince and Bill Prince; and a special nephew and niece, Paul Green Lance and Mindy Ann Smith.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Harold Cathey. Burial will follow in Ashland Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Due to severe allergies, the family strongly requests either silk flowers or contributions to Unity Baptist Church Disaster Relief Fund, 2320 29th St., Ashland, KY 41101.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
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There are currently 25 condolences.
Trisha Rademacher
Thursday March 24, 2011 at
1:39 PM
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dear papaw, i miss u dearly wish u could of stayed to watch sis and me graduate i know u would have been proud of us well today is uncle roy's birthday so i know you will be watching and saying happy birthday son and get control of your health your gone and i definetly don't him gone you and uncle roy have been there for me and help me so i thank you for that i love you and miss u so much
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amy pack
Monday December 28, 2009 at
10:27 PM
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jerry and gina, i am sorry to hear about your dad, he was such a good man, just found out about it a few days ago, hope you all are doing ok,, amy
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Sen. Walter Blevins
Thursday June 11, 2009 at
9:31 AM
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless and comfort.
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Pamela Newsom Castillo
Saturday June 6, 2009 at
8:44 AM
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Even though I have never met you, my prayers are with you. We always called him Eugene, and the hand full of times I was around him, he had a super sense of humor and you could tell he was a caring person. I am Janet's daughter, he was my uncle. Take Care.
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Jennifer Whetsel, Rose Hill Christian Child Care
Thursday June 4, 2009 at
1:29 PM
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Bonnie & Family -Our thoughts and prayers are with you! The daycare children loved Roy deeply. He will be greatly missed.
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Vickie Shelton
Thursday June 4, 2009 at
1:20 PM
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I am so sorry to hear about the death of Rob. When my daughter attended Rose Hill Christian School, Aimee looked forward to seeing Roy and talking to him. He will be greatly missed by all.
Vickie Shelton & Aimee Gulick
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Gary W. Coburn
Thursday June 4, 2009 at
12:31 PM
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Bonnie,
I am saddened to learn of your loss. My dear cousin, I am grateful that you are surrounded by family and friends. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Coburn
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Norma - Montie Edwards
Wednesday June 3, 2009 at
9:51 PM
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Bonnie, Thanks for sharing with us and we are sorry. Do take care of yourself.
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Roy Prince
Wednesday June 3, 2009 at
12:28 PM
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Bonnie and family,
May the Lord bless and keep you and give you peace. You are all in our prayers.
Sherry and Perry Yates
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Sandy Free
Wednesday June 3, 2009 at
9:03 AM
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Bonnie,
My prayer for you is for our God and Father to give you the strength and power to face all that lays ahead with the grace only He can provide. I pray you will feel His arms of love surrounding you this day and all the days to come. Know we are here for you in any way you might need us. We love you!
`Your sister in Christ, Sandy Livermore, KY
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Dan & Janet Hieronimus
Wednesday June 3, 2009 at
7:26 AM
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Bonnie,
Janet and I are sorry for your loss; yet, we are ever so thankful for your and Roy's faith in Christ. You and your family are in our prayers.
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Stewart & Kathy Schneider
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
10:08 PM
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Bonnie, we are so very, very sorry to hear this news. We're in Maryland, and cannot be back for the service, but know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard
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Norma and Montie
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
10:04 PM
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Bonnie, Thanks for sharing with us and do take care of yourself.
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Kathy Daniels
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
9:14 PM
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Bonnie - We are so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. God will get you through this. Call if you need to talk. Love, your cousin Kathy -New Bern, NC
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Frankie Meeks
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
8:59 PM
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Bonnie, We are so sorry to hear of Roys death. I did not know he was sick. Take care of yourself.
Love Frankie
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Sarah May
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
8:20 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear about Roy. He was a great man! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Love you
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Dave Peyton
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
6:03 PM
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Bonnie and family:
So sorry for your loss. Roy was a good man and will be missed.
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Sherry and Perry Yates
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
5:38 PM
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Bonnie and Gina and family,
May the Lord bless and keep you and give you peace. You are so much in my thoughts and in my prayers.
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Carolyn G. Bennett
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
1:53 PM
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Bonnie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
~Carolyn Bennett
Knoxville, TN
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Jeff Free
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
9:36 AM
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Bonnie Sandy & I love u and are praying for u & your family.
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Curta Niece
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
9:06 AM
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Bonnie - I am thinking of you during this time and praying God's strength for you and your family.
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VICKIE CLEVENGER WILLIS
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
8:08 AM
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Bonnie and Family, just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD lift you up with His loving arms and strength during this time.
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Steve Click
Tuesday June 2, 2009 at
6:53 AM
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Roy Lee, Maria, Gina and Jerry
Our hearts go out to you. We remember the days on Pine Haven Drive, when neighbors were really neighbors. Although we are spread out all over the county-I'm in Indiana; Bobby is in Texas and Debbie in Delaware-we want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all.
Steve, Bobby,and Debbie Click(now Debbie Smith)
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Deborah Moore Gumbert
Monday June 1, 2009 at
9:58 PM
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Our hearts go out to you and your family Bonnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you also.
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Mary DeLoach
Monday June 1, 2009 at
8:56 PM
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Bonnie I am so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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