LEESBURG – Raymond B. “Ray” Prince, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 10:59 a.m. Oct. 29, 2014. He was born Aug. 5, 1945, in Chicago, Ill., to Raymond and Christine Beezhold Prince. He grew up in Chicago, graduated from high school in 1963, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He formerly lived in Dyer and South Chicago Heights, Ill., before moving to the Leesburg/North Webster area more than 20 years ago. He retired from the Wawasee Community School Corp., where he was the custodian at North Webster Elementary for many years. He was currently employed for the North Webster YMCA and community center for the past 10 years. He was formerly employed at Ace Pest Control, North Webster, for several years and Jay’s Potato Chips, Chicago. He attended the Vineyard Community Church, Syracuse, and was a member of American Legion Post #253, North Webster. Surviving are two sons, Charles “Chuck” (and spouse Janae) Prince, Merrillville, and Christopher (and spouse Alexandra) Prince, Brooklyn, N.Y.; three grandchildren; and a brother, David Prince, Chicago Heights. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Owen Family Funeral Home, Ind. 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, with Pastor David Winters of the church officiating. Military rites will be performed at the end of the service by American Legion Post #253. ***** Memorials to The Vineyard Community Church, 10121 N. Ind. 13, Syracuse, IN 46567. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent via www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com
