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Willis Julius Prince

June 18, 1955 — October 12, 2023

LaGrange, NC

 

"Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face
There to sing forever of His saving grace
On the streets of glory, let me lift my voice
Cares all past, home, at last, ever to rejoice".

With heavy hearts, we, the staff and management of R. Swinson Funeral Services, along with the Prince and extended families, announce the transition of Mr. Willis Prince, who transitioned Thursday, October 12, 2023, at ECU Health Center in Greenville, NC.

Service will be held at noon. on Sunday, October 22, 2023, from St. Matthews FWB Church in La Grange, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023, from the Robert Swinson, Jr. Memorial Chapel.

Survivors are his daughter-April Prince of Bronx, New York; four brothers-Sylvester Pearson of Winterville, NC, Steve Pearson of Georgia, Max Pearson of La Grange, and Vougus Prince of Raleigh; one sister-Vera Pearson of Kinston; three grandchildren.

 

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, October 21, 2023

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

R. Swinson Funeral Service

208 E Blount St, Kinston, NC 28501

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Funeral Service

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

St. Matthew Free Will Baptist Church

2758 Jenny Lind Rd, La Grange, NC 28551

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Burial

Sunday, October 22, 2023

St. Matthew Free Will Baptist Church

2758 Jenny Lind Rd, La Grange, NC 28551

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