With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Roosevelt Prince, 54 of New Zion, who passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at MUSC, Charleston, SC.

Life Reflections

Roosevelt Prince, son of the late James Edward and Willie Mae Prince, was born May 18, 1970, at Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, South Carolina.

He was a 1990 graduate of East Clarendon High School. He was employed by Goodman Painting until his health declined.

Roosevelt accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined Mt. Sinai AME Church in Lynchburg, South Carolina.

Roosevelt was the life of the party who always had a smile on his face.

On Thursday January 2, 2025, God in His infinite wisdom dispatched His Angels on a journey to MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina to receive and deliver Roosevelt to his Heavenly home.

Roosevelt was preceded in death by his eldest brother, James J. Prince; his maternal grandparents, Mary C. Jeter and Willie Felder; paternal grandparents, Edward and Mary Prince.

Those left to cherish fond memories are: two devoted daughters, Shania Prince, and  Da-Jaiah Kennedy, three loving sons, Tyron Player, Shapiro Stanley and Ragin Prince; four grandchildren, Mariyah Kennedy, Jada Davis, Nevaeh Player and Jace Stanley;  three sisters, Genesie Prince, Geneva Prince and Amy Prince; one brother, Jermaine Prince; eight aunts, Shirley (Robert) Nero, Diane (Larry) Graham, Mary (Trotter) Pruitt, Jeraldine Washington, Patricia Talley, Annie (Isiah) Brown, Kathleen (Dennis) Doctor and Delphine Brayboy; Three uncles Daniel (Ella) Prince, Levern (Rosa) Goodman and Nathaniel Jeter; 8 nieces; 6 nephews and a host of cousins, relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister, Geneva Prince 7295 Skinner Rd. Gable, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.