Larry Prince
Charles Larry Prince, 64, of Morgantown, W.Va., formerly of Washington, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, in his home, after a lengthy fight with cancer.
He was born October 29, 1948, in Morgantown, a son of the late Walter N. Prince and June B. Coombs.
Mr. Prince was a proud veteran. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and continued his postwar service in the Army National Guard, retiring in 2001. He holds the distinguished record for reeling in one of the largest muskies caught in West Virginia. He earned many honors as a military marksman including positions on the National Guard All-Guard Rifle Team, Governor’s 20 and President’s 50.
He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed living in West Virginia. He also was an avid reader.
Mr. Prince was a dedicated member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, actively attending the Morgantown 1st Ward.
His most cherished achievements were those earned as a loving husband, father and a grandfather, which he considered his highest accomplishment.
Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Donna Hornbeck Prince of Morgantown and five daughters and their spouses, Jessica L. and Todd Smith of Fishers, Ind., Rebecca B. and Michael Hansen of Washington, D.C., Katie L. Prince and Mike Spooner of Cassville, W.Va., Sara L. and Kimball Arritt of St. Louis, Mo., and Ann Alise and David Kirkpatrick of Westfield, Mass.
His legacy will live on in his 10 grandchildren: Adam Messenbrink, Zachery Bitz, Sydney DeMotte, Joven and Elijah Smith, Hart, Brooks and Windsor Hansen, Emberly Spoone and granddaughter Arritt, expected in July.
Also surviving are a sister and her husband, Stan and Rebecca Glenn of McMurray and their family; stepfather William Coombs of Morgantown; and stepmother Catherine Prince of Delmont.
A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 to 11 a.m., the time of service, Thursday, March 21, in Dering-Henson Funeral Home, 156 Foundry Street, Morgantown, with Bishop Gary Insch officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his name to Clinton District Public Library, 2005 Grafton Road, Morgantown, WV 26508, or Morgantown 1st Ward Mission Fund of the LDS Church, in care of Bishop Insch, 66 Starling Estates, Morgantown, WV 26508.