James D. Prince

James (Jim) Dalton Prince, 85, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jim was born in Enfield, Illinois on February 11, 1939, to James H. and Wilma Prince. The third of four children, he forged his own path that led him from rural Illinois to Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, and ultimately New Orleans, Louisiana.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Jim’s greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara; his children: Martin and his wife, Donna; Joseph and his wife, Maria; and Philip and his wife, Emily; and seven beloved grandchildren: Nick, Jared, Carter, Ashleigh, Hannah, Henry, and Theodore.

Jim grew up working on his family’s dairy farm in West Salem, Illinois. A graduate of University of Illinois, Jim achieved his dream of being the first in his family to obtain a college education. Utilizing his degree and experience on the family farm, Jim had a successful career in the food and dairy industry throughout Arkansas and Missouri.

After retirement, Jim moved to Texas and then to Louisiana to be close to his children and their families. Throughout life, Jim enjoyed woodworking, landscaping, reading, classical music, and spending time with family. Those who knew Jim appreciated his perseverance, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail.

Jim will be interred at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. There will be a graveside service at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kinship Senior Center, where Jim enjoyed socializing and being crowned the 2024 King of Mardi Gras.