David Prince, III

David Prince III passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on March 8, 1958, in Shreveport, Louisiana, David was the beloved son of Elizabeth Cassinelli Prince, MD, and David Prince, Jr. He attended Jesuit High School before continuing his education in Omaha, Nebraska, at Creighton University, earning a magna cum laude degree in geology from Centenary College. David started his career at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, conducting marine research in line with his passion for the ocean. In the early 1990s, as the oil and gas market rebounded, he transitioned into the industry and built a successful career spanning more than three decades.

Known for his warm and welcoming spirit, David had a rare ability to connect with people from all walks of life. His infectious smile, genuine kindness, and sharp wit brought light and laughter to everyone around him. He had a profound love for animals and shared his life with many dogs and cats over the years. David especially appreciated the experience he had caring and training thoroughbred horses earlier in his life.

An enthusiastic reader of science and philosophy, David spent a period at the Jesuit Spirituality Center at St. Charles College in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. He lived guided by the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order, embracing principles such as the inherent dignity of every human being as created by God, the pursuit of God’s voice in everyday experiences, recognizing oneself as a catalyst for change, a commitment to justice, and reaching out to those in need or marginalized by society.

David is survived by his loving daughter, Isabelle Golding Prince of New Orleans; his sister and brother-in-law, Michele Prince Wright and Stephen P. Wright of Lafayette, Louisiana; his sister and partner, Ann Elizabeth Prince and Ross Andrew Farley of Fort Worth, Texas; and his brother and sister-in-law, Matthew Strong Prince and Ann Driscoll Prince of Memphis, Tennessee. He is fondly remembered by his nieces and nephew: Barrett Elizabeth Wright and her husband Patrick Lowe of Cambridge, England; Stephen Parker Wright of Lafayette, Louisiana; and Elizabeth Vaughan Prince of Memphis, Tennessee.

The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to his compassionate physicians: Dr. Sally Ball and Dr. Robert Massingill of Shreveport, Louisiana; Dr. Oliver Sartor of New Orleans; and his doctors from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, as well as the staff and nurses at Christus Cancer Center and Hospital. Special thanks to his sister, Ann, and Ross Farley for their years of dedication and care of David, especially during his final months. David will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. If you wish to honor David’s memory, the family requests that you do so by helping someone less fortunate or supporting an abandoned animal.

A private ceremony will be held to honor and celebrate David’s life.