Marlin L. Prince, 59, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Elkhart General Hospital.

Marlin was born on November 17, 1965 in Elkhart, IN to the late Carl E. Prince and Dorothy (Barnes) Prince.

He is preceded in death by his siblings, Carl Leon Prince, Larry Eugene Prince, Timothy Duane Prince, Kimberly Schultz, Jamie Darlene Neely and Sherry Stutzman.

He is survived by his life partner of over 30 years, Debbie "Deb" Toliver; brothers and sisters, Jennie (Jerry) Oliver, Verlin (Kenneth) Prince, Oscar Prince, Paula (Gene) Short and Mary (Myron) Risser; stepchildren, Kimberly Ragsdale and Kevin Toliver; step grandsons, Matthew and Lucas Wagers; nieces and nephews and his beloved 2 rescue cats.

Marlin was employed locally at ST/TT Laminating and R.V. Surplus. He enjoyed watching college football and NASCAR particularly his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt.

He enjoyed music and took great pride in his yard.

Marlin was kind hearted and let everyone know where he stood but it was all out of love.

There will be no services for Marlin at this time.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.

For those that wish to send a condolence or share a memory may do so at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.