James Bill "J.B." Prince

Reidsville: James Bill “J.B.” Prince, 58, of Reidsville, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at his home. The family will receive friends Monday, July 13, 2015 at Wilkerson Funeral Home from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and other times at 187 Thompson Heights Road. A memorial service will follow at a later date. J.B. was a native of Haywood County and was the son of the late James and Eva Arlesa West Prince. He was a musical prodigy as a child and quickly became a world class fiddler thrilling audiences for a lifetime. He played with some of the finest bluegrass artists around the world. In his later years, his passion turned from performing to teaching. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Naomi, Claire and Sue Payne. J.B. is survived by his sister, Rita Rice and husband, Lloyd of Brevard, NC; the love of his life for 24 years Cerita Stratton Massey of the home; her son, Brandon Massey; his special little buddies, Master Seth Massey and Master Logan Massey; many, many friends that his has made music with over the years. He would want his students to know how proud he was of each of them.