Donald E. Prim Sr.

March 10, 1946 - October 29, 2016

Donald E. Prim, Sr. age 70 of Zanesville, died 4:07 PM, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University in Columbus following a short illness. He was born Sunday, March 10, 1946 in Zanesville the son of Wilma Hill and Eva Prim. He was married to Linda (Green) Prim who survives. He was a member of Mount Period Baptist Church and he worked for the Times Recorder for several years and was a custodian for OSU and Columbus Torrah Academy. He was an avid Ohio State Football Fan, and a loving husband, father and loved being a Papa and loved his grandkids. In addition to his wife he is survived by five children, Donald (Alayna) Prim, Jr. of Columbus, Marissa Prim of Zanesville, Stephanie (Chase) Shaw of IN, Crystal Brown of Columbus and LaShawna Bryant of Zanesville. thirteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Hill and Edith Smith both of Zanesville and special niece, Carmen Barnett and special friend, Giovanni Palma. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister Nancy Smith. Friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday, November 7, 2016 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Fuenral Home, 935 Forest Ave. Zanesville. A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry M. Carter, Sr. officiating. Burial will conclude in the Woodlawn Cemetery Zanesville. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.