Robert was born July 13, 1930 in Nashville, TN, the son of the late Sam and Bessie (nee Dillingham) Prince. He is the beloved husband of 64 years to Anna (nee Ghetia); loving father of Patricia Prince Stevens, Cynthia (John) Simatacolos and Timothy Prince; cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Jonathan Stevens and Andrew and Alexander Simatacolos; dear brother of D.W. "Buck" Prince (Fay, deceased) and the late Eva Elizabeth Forehand (C. Douglas), Richard Lee "Tony" Prince (Helen), Lois Juanita Cooper (Dallas), Thelma Corrine "Pug" Horton (Thomas) and Jewell Frances Chapman; adored uncle of many.
Robert served his country with the US Navy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1952 with the Navy Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Navy Defense Service Medal, Navy Occupational Service Medal and China Service Medal. He was employed with Ohio Bell Telephone Company for 40 years. He was a very proud life member of the Strongsville VFW Post 3345 where he served in the Color Guard. Bob was an avid Cleveland and Buckeyes sports fan. He was very generous with his time and knowledge, always helping others. His love and devotion were beyond measure for his wife "sweet smelling blossom", his family and his country.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 10AM to 12PM with a funeral service at 12PM at Craciun Funeral Home ,14925 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. Committal services with US Navy Honors will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd., Seville, Ohio.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.craciunfuneralhome.com for the PRINCE family.
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