Prince

Davis

Prince "Wonderful" Davis known as "midnight cruiser" to family and
friends was born on February 17, 1942 in Georgetown, SC to Buster Davis and
Mrs. Annabelle Hughie Davis. His parents, and four brothers, Fred Davis, Tokyo
Davis, Jerome Davis and Thomas Davis, and two sisters, Frozena Davis and
Ernestine Pickney, preceded him in death.
Prince was educated in the Georgetown public school system. In 1960, he
moved to New York.
When Prince first arrived in New York, he worked as a cutter in the garment
district while enrolled in school to become a barber. After completing school, he
received his license as a Master Barber. He started working for Wooten's
Barbershop in Manhattan, NY for over 15 years. Prince later achieved his dream of
opening his own shop, Prince Barbershop, located at 1038 Ogden Avenue, Bronx,
New York. Prince learned of this BarberShop from family friend Sam Gore (Liz
Gore) of Myrtle Beach, SC. He stayed in that location for 20 years and later moved
to a bigger location at 1007B Ogden Avenue, Bronx, NY. His shop was a success
until his retirement in 2010.
Moving to New York, Prince met up with his now wife, Robert Ann Davis.
They previously knew each other all their lives, growing up in the same town.
They have been married for 57 years. Together, the couple had 3 beautiful girls,
Cynthia Davis (predeceased), Darlene Davis, and Stephanie Davis. While being
unioned, Prince and Robert Ann opened their home to many family members and
friends making their transition from the South to New York with aspirations for a
new life. The couple resided in Teaneck, NJ where they continued to open their
home to family and friends.
At a young age, Prince gave his life to Christ at First Calvary Baptist Church
in Georgetown, SC. Even though he was unable to attend church, he watched

church services online from Mount Olive Baptist Church in East Orange, NJ where
the Pastor is Rev. Michael Jordan.
Prince loved many things in his life. He loved his cars. He loved his dogs,
Mama and Lulu. He loved his grandchildren. He loved telling jokes and making
people laugh. Prince loved to dance. He loved watching his favorite tv shows:
Judge Judy, Jeopardy, the Price is Right, Family Feud and Animal Planet (on
Saturdays with his great granddaughter). He loved his sweets, a piece of cake from
everyone's birthday and cheesecake. All in all, Prince loved sitting on his porch
enjoying the fresh air.
Prince departed this Earth on August 23, 2022. He will be remembered as a
man of strength, respect, humor, courage, and integrity. Prince was a devoted
father, husband, brother, Uncle, and a faithful friend to many.
Prince leaves many to mourn his death: his wife, Robert Ann Davis; his
children: Darlene Davis of Teaneck, NJ and Stephanie Davis of Lodi, NJ and
Gilbert Thomas of Bronx, NY; 8 grandchildren: Cynthia Davis, Vanessa Fields
(Torry Fields), Rashod Rochester, Jonathan Davis, Connie-Mae Rochester, Boris
Tripp Jr., Sierra Rochester, and Felicia Churn; 7 great-grandchildren: Allure,
Amani, Torry Jr., Ryleigh, Logan, Kensie, Alicia, and two on the way; sister:
Eureka Geathers (Tommy) of Prince George, VA; sister-in-law Elizabeth Davis of
Georgia; brother: Charles Davis (Autherene) of Newborn, GA and George
Simmons of Coco, FL; devoted cousin Robert Lee-Dozier (Doris Dozier); a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.