Danny P. Prince
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Danny P. Prince

  • January 4, 1961 - October 15, 2011
  • Kannapolis, North Carolina
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“RIP my Friend, and fellow racing photographer. You and your compassion will never be forgotten. KOHL's RacingPhotos (www.kohlsracingphotos.com) ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Henry P. (KOHL) Kohlhaas - Cadiz, KY

“I have not seen Danny since we were teenagers, but he has been on my mind alot here lately and now I know why. I'm so sorry for you loss. There are...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Amber (Prince) Buskirk - NC

“My thoughts and prays go out to the Prince family. Danny us to come down to our house and visit a long time ago. He came down once so that he could...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Susan Anderson - South Charleston, WV

“Thoughts and prayers to the whole family on your loss.Danny loved racing and always checked in with our race team rest in peace bud.J.Rod's Vending...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Rodney Tallman - Elkins, WV

“We first met Danny many years ago on our first trip to Beckley Speedway where he was taking his great action pictures. He would always come and...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: K & L Rumley Enterprises - NC

“Danny truly was a very special person, with a unique perspective on the world. He was unusually optimistic and always had a positive outlook. He had...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Lisa Parker - Salisbury, NC

“The Times I Knew Danny Was Great,Danny Will Be Missed.I Think Of His Brothers Roger & Robert Alot,Especially Roger.Maybe Some Day We Will Be At That...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Brian Davis - Mount Hope, WV

“My deepest sympathies go out to your family. The sadness in my heart is overwhelming. Heaven has truly gained an angel in Danny. May God comfort...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Trish Curtis Bryant - Beckley, WV

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family through this time of sorrow. Danny was a special person. I pray that you have the strength and love to...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Debbie Hanshew - Beckley, WV

“We will miss Danny as a friend as well as a choir member. He was an inspiration to all of us. We are praying for the family. ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Steve & Dianne Parker - Concord, NC

“Sorry to hear of your loss. It was a great loss to us here in the KCOG choir also. Danny was a wonderful person.We will miss hearing him sing next to...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Rob & Tamara Page - Mt. Pleasant, NC

“Saddened to hear about your loss, He was a Great Guy and will be Greatly Missed Blessings, John Fox ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: John Fox - Matthews, NC - Friend

“The staff of Blue Ridge Funeral Home would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family during this most difficult time. ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Donald and Janice Gunnoe


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DANNY PAUL PRINCE

Danny Paul Prince, 50, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, after a short illness.
Born on January 4, 1961, in Beckley, WV, Danny was the third of four children born to Paul Samuel and Lessie Mae Cox Prince of Crab Orchard, WV.
Danny graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1979 and served in the USAF. Danny was a member of the Kannapolis Church of God in Kannapolis, NC and was a member of their choir where he sang bass. He was employed at Eaton Corporation Clutch Division, Charlotte, NC. Danny loved auto racing and photography and has a website featuring both. He also enjoyed golfing and bowling.
He was preceded in death by his wife and special racing buddy, JoAnn Cline Prince; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Ester Treadway Cox and paternal grandparents, Okey and Ora Hale Prince.
Those remaining to cherish precious memories of Danny are his daughter, Randi Nicole Prince Treat and his granddaughters, Lauryn Nicole Treat and Alyssa Kimberanne Treat all of Broken Bow, OK. Surviving siblings are Roger D. Prince of Crab Orchard, WV, Robert A. Prince and his wife, Judith Delph Prince of Daniels, WV, and Cynthia A. Prince Bryant and her husband, Jack L. Bryant of MacArthur, WV.
Nieces and nephews are Jo Lynn Prince-Lacek and her husband Steve, Michelle Cochran Spruill and her husband Mark, Paul A. Prince, Christian Bryant, and Jonathan Bryant all of WV. Also remaining are two great nephews, Jude Lacek and Mark Spruill and one great-niece, Madeline Spruill, also of WV.
Danny graciously consented to be an organ donor. If you would like to make a donation in his honor to the North Carolina Eye Bank, go to www.nceyebank.org.
Services will be 11:00AM Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Pastor Barbara Watkins and Pastor Jesse Farley officiating. Following the services Danny will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
Friends may gather with the family from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences and other information can be found by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley is assisting the family.