Alfred Prince Sr.

Visitation will be one hour before the 2 p.m. Celebration of Alfred's Life at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama. Immediately after the service, the family will continue to greet friends in a special Celebration of Life Reception at the funeral home.

Alfred rededicated his life to Christ and joined the New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, after moving from Montgomery to Pelham in 1986.

After graduation from Druid High School in Tuscaloosa, Alfred served in the U.S. Army. He worked for the State of Alabama in various departments, including Mental Health, Public Health, and Education - Disability Determination, retiring with 27 years of service.

Alfred loved gardening, growing green plants, and working in his yard. He was fascinated with the weather, study of the Bible, and unexplained phenomenon. Ask him any question about the weather and he could answer it. He enjoyed helping others.

Memories of Alfred are cherished and loved by his devoted wife for over 35 years, Deloris "Lois" Prince; one daughter, Amelia Cunningham of Tuscaloosa; sons, Alfred Prince Jr. and Russel Prince of Pelham; grandson, Mykell Prince of Pelham; brothers, Willie D. Minor and Marcus Minor of Tuscaloosa; sisters, Dorothy Jean Minor and Lekeshia Minor of Tuscaloosa; devoted and loving cousins, Linda Rowser (Terry) of Tuscaloosa AL and David Prince of Brunswick GA; and many other relatives, in-laws, and friends.

OUR Hearts are so broken. We Thank God for you being in our lives, Prince. We saw the pain that you were feeling and tried to do what we could for you to be relieved; we prayed that it was God’s will to heal you. God’s will was to relieve you of the pain. Be at peace, my Prince, my love, companion and friend, and rest with God, our Father and King. Love always and forever. . . Lois

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Perhaps you visited us or maybe you said a prayer. Maybe you sent flowers, cards, or food – whatever you may have done even if you only thought of us, every expression of sympathy shown to us is deeply appreciated. The family conveys special appreciation to Dr. Mollie DeShazo and Sandy Subramaniam – RN at the UAB Kirkland Clinic Hematology-Oncology Unit - and all the caregivers at UAB Hospital. With our sincere gratitude, we thank each of you. May the Lord Bless you all. The Prince Family

MORE about Prince:

-He loved his family

-A Mama's boy

-Met his wife to be at a laundry-mat in Tuscaloosa

-Loved his dogs (Bootsy, Do-do, Stevie, Lace, Hollie, Scooby)

-Enjoyed nice cars (Buick, Infiniti, Cadillac)

-Alabama Crimson Tide Fan

-Enjoyed video taping the boys high school football games

-Was a lifeguard at the YMCA in Tuscaloosa

-Class A CDL - drove 18 wheelers for Senn Trucking Co.

-CB Radio handle was 'The Weatherman'

-Consistent charitable giver to: Disabled Vets, March of Dimes, St Jude

-Motorcycle rider

-Enjoyed the horse races

-Was a backyard golfer

-Playing with the kids

-He would not hesitate to help those he knew or a stranger, especially when they seemed to be going it alone.

-Punctual

-Do it right or don't do it.

-Little tolerance for waiting after a scheduled appointment time

-Comedic, funny....

-Enjoyed spending time with friends

-Interested in the supernatural, extraterrestrial life, Astronomy

-Favorite TV channels: The Weather Channel, History Channel

-Blunt...tell it like it is

-Favorite music group: The Temptations

Roll Tide Roll..........