Robert W. (Sonny) Prince

Access RoadRobert W. (Sonny) Prince, Jr., of Monticello, passed away March 1, 2013, at the age of 80. Mr. Prince was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was employed by General Motors - Lakewood Plant, and retired after 35 years of dedicated service. Mr. Prince was an active member of New Rocky Creek Baptist Church, having served as a Trustee of the church, was Director of the Brotherhood, and member of the church choir. He enjoyed gospel music, and loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Prince was preceded in death by his son, Michael Dunn; parents, Robert, Sr., and Mary Catherine (Finley) Prince; and his brother, John W. (Salty) Prince.   Survivors include his wife, Mary P. Prince; daughters and son-in-law, Penny Prince of Austin, TX, Dana and Kevin Davis of Lawrenceville; Lindsey Scarborough of Monticello; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert W. Prince, III, and his wife, Patricia, of Waynesville, NC, Marc Prince of Lawrenceville; sister, Ann P. Joyner of Lithonia; sister-in-law, Suzanne Prince of Hampton; grandchildren, Preston Prince, Elizabeth Prince, Travis Cockman, Robin Dunn, Regina Dunn, Jenna Davis, Jake Davis; great-grandchildren, William Prince, Jaden Dunn; several nieces and nephews.   Funeral Services for Mr. Prince will be held Sunday, March 3, 2013, 4:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Randy Reese and Dr. Robert W. Prince, III, officiating, and interment following in Covington City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, two hours prior to his service, from 2:00-4:00 PM. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to New Rocky Creek Baptist Church, 190 Rocky Creek Road, Monticello, GA 31064.