Homer Willis Prince

Homer Willis Prince went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Ben Atchley Veterans Home. Homer was born June 1, 1932. He was a deacon and member of Armona Baptist Church. He was a disabled veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from Barclays American Co. and Baptist Hospital. Preceded in death by: son, Terry Michael Prince; parents, Archie & Lillie Prince; brothers, Lewis E., Charles, Calvin, Bill & Archie Jr.; sisters, Faye Finger & Margaret Rogers. Survivors include: loving wife of 63 years, Betty; son, Douglas & wife Kathy; grandsons, William & Allen; granddaughter, Meagan; several nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces; sister-in-law, Geneva Prince. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc, East TN Office, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 or your favorite Veteran charity. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Rev. Lucas Clabough & Rev. Charles Farley officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Zions Chapel Baptist Church for the interment. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Homer Willis Prince please visit our Sympathy Store.