Michael Prince was born in Beaumont, Texas on April 14, 1973. At the time, his father, Air Force Captain Ervin Prince, was stationed in Thailand so he, his twin brother, Jeffrey, and their mother, Pam Prince lived with her parents until Ervin came home. The family moved to Blytheville AFB, Arkansas and lived there for two years. They moved to Offutt AFB, Omaha, Nebraska. While there, Michael attended preschool and elementary school. In 1982, the family relocated to San Antonio and Michael went to Omar Bradley Middle School. When his father was reassigned to Stuttgart, Germany, the family followed and Michael changed schools again. He completed middle school and began his high school studies at Patch American High School, where Michael played high school soccer, football and played in the school marching band.

After Michael's sophomore year, the family returned to the United States, where he graduated, Class of 1991, at Walton High School, Marietta, Georgia. Michael earned a scholarship to Lamar University, where he studied for two years, choosing to transfer and graduate from Texas A&M University, BBA, Finance. He was a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Always a driven professional, he later earned his Master's Degree in Finance from Southern Methodist University. Michael enjoyed a successful career in finance, holding positions at Fidelity Investments, American Appraisal Associates and Bank of America. He was twice recognized at BofA with the Global Recognition Gold Award. Michael had a strong interest in following politics and investing.

It was at work that he befriended Tiffany Roberts-who annoyed him by ignoring his deadlines and shopping during lunch hours-but who later became his beloved wife. They bonded over their shared love of the outdoors, food, wine, coffee, soccer, travel and he talked her into learning how to scuba dive for their many vacations. The two vacationed in Cabo, Cozumel, Oregon, the Dalles, Washington, Florida, Colorado, Oahu Island, Hawaii, the Dominican Republic, Belize and took a couple Caribbean cruises.  While dating they felt the need "to give back" and took up volunteer positions at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center. Michael loved working with the big cats and each Saturday they would be found together at In-Sync. Michael and Tiffany married in 2010 in Mexico, a place dear to both their hearts.

Michael's pride and joy was his family and raising twin sons Gabriel Douglas and Michael "Finn". In 2017 he took on the most important role of his life, putting his career aside, to become a stay-at-home father. He loved nothing more than picking up the boys after school, quizzing them on their day, and driving home with the windows down blasting "Dad's" music. Michael and Tiffany coached the boys in their short-lived soccer career. He also took on the role of leader of their Cub Scout Den. An avid Star Wars geek, he taught them everything they'd ever need to know about the story and the three would often be found reading books, playing video games or in discussion of his favorite character Boba Fett. The boys will miss Dad's cooking. Every weekend he loved making his boys pancakes or homemade crepes before golf practice and they loved his steak and fish dinners! The family enjoyed traveling, and their best memories are from time spent time together playing in the sand and night-crabbing in Florida to hiking and snow-mobiling in Colorado. The family took many road trips to paint Cadillacs in the desert, camp in Texas state parks, Oklahoma, ski in Wyoming and to the Lacy Ranch-where he began teaching them to hunt deer and turkey.

After many months of unexplained fatigue, in May 2021 Michael was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) a form of blood cancer that results in abnormal blood development. A fter his diagnosis, Tiffany and Michael were set on giving the boys the rest of the year to travel and experiences. They flew first class for their first out of country trip to the Dominican Republic, took a trip to visit his beloved cousins in Indiana, and finally going on the pandemic-delayed Roberts family Disney trip in November where they slept with zebra and giraffe right outside the window! Michael and Tiffany took their last trip to Florida in December, so he could "put his toes in the sand" and go deep sea fishing one last time. At home, Michael was determined to enjoy every minute. Most weekends he could be found in the backyard with a group of friends playing music far too loud, standing at the grill or hosting one of his world-renowned shrimp boils.  Michael loved trying and sharing new recipes. A self-confessed wine snob, he loved choosing the right bottle to compliment the dish.

Knowing his only chance for life would be a stem cell transplant, Michael elected treatment at MDAnderson and moved to Houston in December 2021 to begin the most courageous and valiant fight. He kept his eye on the prize, never complaining of the hell he endured. The Lord saw he was tired and called him home before sunrise the morning of May 7th. He leaves behind a legacy of friendship, family, fatherhood and love. We will all miss him tremendously.

Michael is survived by his devoted wife Tiffany, his twin sons Gabriel and Finn (9), parents Ervin and Pam Prince and brothers Jeffrey and David Prince as well as an abundance of loving in-laws and fond aunts, uncles, cousins, and first cousins-once removed.

Friends are family are invited to a memorial of his life June 10th, 1pm at the family's church, First United Methodist, 315 N. Church Street, McKinney, Texas. Senior Pastor Dr. Tommy Brumett officiating. A celebration of Michael will be held following at the family's home.

It was Michael's wish to not have a somber event but that Gabe and Finn would witness a true celebration of his life. So, in Michael's true "Tommy Bahama"-casual spirit, please come as you feel best, and if that's wearing your own Hawaiian shirt, we know he'd be pleased.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in his honor to In-Sync Exotics, Wylie, Texas or in the charity of choosing that aims to protect our wildlife and oceans.