Donald Alan Prince

Donald Alan Prince, 57, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016, at the Legacy Founders Cottage in Oak Cliff. Throughout his final days, he was surrounded by loving members of his family and the caring hospice staff. Don, Don Alan, Donnie was born on July 22, 1959 at Gorgas Hospital in the Panama Canal Zone. He graduated from South Grand Prairie High School in 1977, attended UT Arlington as a Sigma Nu, and received his Associate's Degree in Visual Communication from the Art Institute of Dallas. Throughout his career, Don provided deft skill in portraiture, painting, store merchandising, and floral design. More recently, he lent his graphic design abilities to companies like Michaels, TPN, and Mensa. He is survived by his sister Dee Prince Moore; sister Kathy Prince Calhoun and husband Charlie; brother J. Howard Prince; nieces and nephews Christopher and Kristyn Calhoun, Melissa Dahl and Sean, Shaina and Sharleena Fewell; great nieces and nephews; and his beloved toy schnauzer Samantha. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald Edwin and Virginia Louise Schoener Prince. A memorial service celebrating Don's life will take place between 3 and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at the Arthouse at Hotel Zaza, 2332 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201. Light refreshments and appetizers will be served in a conversational setting. A short remembrance of his life will take place at 4:30 p.m. Complimentary valet parking will be available at Hotel Zaza for our guests. For service updates, visit the FB group created for him at https://goo.gl/J7OA5m. The family extends heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Parkland Hospital and the Legacy Founders Cottage for their efforts and care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's memory to the Legacy Cares Counseling Center and Founders Cottage at http://legacycares.org/giving/donate.