David Prince, Jr

New Iberia—Funeral Service will be conducted for David Prince, Jr. on Thursday; June 10, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Lydia United Methodist Church in Lydia, with Rev Paul Fontenot officiating. Entombment will follow at Beau Pre’ Mausoleum in Jeanerette.

Family requests visitation to begin on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at David Funeral Home of New Iberia.

Visitation will resume on Thursday, June 10, 2021, beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

A resident of Lydia, David Prince, Jr was born on May 16, 1926, in Louisa to David, Sr and Revah Doolittle Prince.

David Prince, Jr. age 95, passed away at his residence in Lydia on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 8:29 p.m. surrounded by his family.

David was a man who was no stranger to hard work, and he had many talents and interests.

He enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, beekeeper, trapping animals for pelts and one of his favorites was hunting and catching alligators.

He was a licensed pilot for fixed-wing aircraft, and he also enjoyed flying ultra-light planes.

David Prince, Jr. is survived by his eight children; Dorothy Parker of Mandeville, Barbara Romero (Ernest), Jane Thibodeaux (Butch), Kenneth Prince (Dianna), Edward Prince (Veronica), Pam Reaux (Jeff), Michael Prince (Jeanne) all of Lydia, Christie Romero (John) of Coteau; one brother, Larry Prince of Lydia, one sister, Joyce Adams, and numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren.

Serving as Pallbearers will Tyler Parker, Shane Romero, David Thibodeaux, Edward “Sonny” Prince, Jr., Josh Reaux, Jeromy Reaux, Christopher Romero, Travis Thibodeaux, Zack Prince, Raymond Prince, and Michael Prince, Jr.

David is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Marie Luent Prince; his siblings, U.J. Prince, Forrest Prince, Russell Prince, Raymond Prince, Arnold Prince, Charles Prince, Dorothy Trautman, Elaine Falterman; son-in-law, James “Ed” Parker.

A special thank you to Traditional Hospice, Lourdes Hospice, Chaplin Stephanie LeLuex, and all the healthcare workers for all the love and support they showed to their father and family during their time of need.

To help keep the community safe we will honor the July 13, 2020, Louisiana Mandates. All families and their guests are required to wear a face-covering while at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. 337-369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.