03/24/2026
John Steven “Steve” Prince, 69, of Heaters, WV, passed away on March 22, 2026, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV.
He was born on November 28, 1956, in Charleston, WV, to the late Hubert and Vera Geneva Prince. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sons, Steven and Bryan Prince.
Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Connie Prince; his son, Nathan Prince; his cherished grandchildren, Noah, Emma, Brody, Abigail, and Alexis Prince; his brother, Russell Prince; and numerous children he helped raise and considered his own.
Steve was a retired Boilermaker with Local #667 and dedicated many years of his life as a Scout Master with the Boy Scouts, impacting the lives of countless young people. He found great joy in giving back to others, especially through visits with his service dog, Lilly, to spend time with veterans. Above all, Steve’s greatest happiness came from spending quality time with his family, whom he loved deeply.
Friends and family will be received for visitation from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Stockert Funeral Home, 378 Flatwoods Corner Road, Flatwoods, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with John David Bush officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Falls Mill, WV.
Steve will be remembered for his kindness, dedication to others, and the lasting impact he made on all who knew him.
Stockert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Steve Prince.