Franklin Prince

December 27th, 2012

Rev. Franklin Lee Prince, 96, was called to his eternal home December 27, 2012. He was born to Fred and Mary Prince on August 2, 1916 in Ramona, OK. Franklin grew up helping his father and family in a small rural area of OK where he met his childhood neighbor/ sweetheart Violet Juanita Warner. In order to help his family, at the age of 17, he worked at a Civilian Conservation Corp in NM. At the age of 20, in 1936, Franklin moved to Wilder where he stayed. On September 20, 1937, he was married to his sweetheart Violet at the Canyon Co. Courthouse by Judge Jordan. Besides working, building a home for Violet and himself, he and his father built the Free Holiness Church on Prince Ave in Wilder in 1938. He was drafted into the Army, in January of 1944, when his only child David Lee Prince was only 3 yrs. old. After his service, returning to his family in Wilder, he took over his father’s ministries at the church as his father was ailing. Franklin became and stayed pastor for 50 plus years. This was his true calling in life. Being the Lords servant and bringing people to the Lord was his life and legacy. Franklin has run his race and won. Franklin was a humble man who would do anything for anyone anytime. A true legend. He is well respected and well loved in the Wilder community. He will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife Violet Prince, his granddaughter Shannon Prince, his great grandchildren Josiah Prince, Gideon Prince, Shanae Prince, Daniel Lowry and 4 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son David Lee Prince, grandson David Scott Prince, his parents and all his siblings. Services will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, 624 Cleveland Blvd Caldwell, ID 83605. Graveside services to follow at Wilder Cemetery. Viewing at Flahiff's to be Friday January 4, 2013 from 4 until 7:00PM. All are invited to a celebration of life get together (pot luck) at the Free Holiness Church Annex on Prince Ave. following services. The family would like to thank the staff of both Hospice companies that came, supported and loved us. To each and every one of you THANK YOU is not big enough words. Please send donations to Wyakin Warrior Foundation at www.wyakin.org. This foundation supports our severely wounded or injured veterans. Service Information

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We have proudly served the Caldwell community since Flahiff Funeral Chapel was built in 1952 by Charles and Lucy Flahiff. Today, we continue their mission of providing the finest quality services to all families of the Treasure Valley. Many changes have taken place over the years, including the addition of the Homedale Chapel in 1964. In 1984, Flahiff Chapels expanded its facility with the addition of Canyon and Owyhee County’s first crematory.

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Beverlee Furner NP

Shannon and Vi - I am so sorry for your loss of an amazing man. I am honored to have been one of his care providers and to meet and work with your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Published March 30th, 2024

Darlene Watkins

We were so saddened to hear the news of Brother Franks Passing. He was a loving, kind man and a true friend. He was such a loving & dedicated Pastor and always led his flock down the right path, the one, that leads to Christ. He was Christ like!!!! We send our love to his Family, and his one true love, Sister Vi! Love You, Russell & Darlene Watkins

Published March 30th, 2024

Wesley & Susie Hancock

Sister Vi, Shannon, Cathy, and Families - We know that Brother Frank is now rejoicing with the angels in Heaven and with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We will all miss him so very much. He was a pillar and an icon in our community and the little neighborhood that we all called "Sittsville." He will not soon be forgotten. We all loved and appreciated his sacrifice to us - his church. Rest in His arms. Until we meet again... We love and appreciate you all and we send our prayers to you during this time of sorrow for our loss but heaven's gain.

Published March 30th, 2024

Mona & Steve Rhodes

We are so very sorry for the recent loss of your beloved Grandpa. He was a great leader of spiritual love in this community and afar. He was never selfish, always forgave, and always shared his love for his family,church and God. He will be sorely missed by so many. Although we hated to see him go, We were all blessed by having him our lives. He is now with his maker, and at peace. You did an AMAZING job taking care of him (and Violet, too), keeping him comfortable and being there for him til the very end. I know he was so proud. We love you and are here for you if you need anything at all! Steve & Mona Rhodes

Published March 30th, 2024

Wesley & Susie Hancock

Sister Vi, Shannon, Cathy, and Family - We know that Brother Frank is rejoicing with the angels right now. He has run his race and finished the course. He was a pillar and icon, like his father, Grandpa Prince in our community and the neighborhood we called "Sittsville." He loved us all and sheparded his flock with compassion for many years. We will miss him but would not wish him back. We love and pray for you all during this time of sorrow. Our loss is heaven's gain.

Published March 30th, 2024

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