Mr. Virnis R. “Bill’ Price Sr. passed away and joined the Lord, family, and friends on Monday February 22nd, 2021. A private graveside service is pending with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. No visitation is scheduled.
Mr. Price was born on November 19, 1923 in Montalba Texas, in Anderson County to the late Asa and Lilla Carlisle Price. He met and later married Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Horton in Greenville South Carolina on March 30, 1950. He proudly served his country for over 20 years serving in WWII and the Korean War and received numerous combat ribbons and awards during his military career. He retired from the United States Air Force at the rank of Master Sergeant. He loved working with his hands and could build or repair just about anything. He enjoyed working in his garden and especially loved to go crappie fishing.
His was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Kathryn Price Jenkins and Alma Price Nave, brothers: Opal Lloyd Price, Thomas Harvie Price, and Jesse Price.
He is survived by his wife Betty of 71 years, sons: Virnis R. “J.R. ‘Price Jr. and wife Jan and Ronnie T. Price and wife Brenda. Grandchildren: Jason R. Price and wife Jennifer, Crystal Price Stanford and husband Tye, Cari Price Detlefsen and husband Clint, Kimberly Evans McCullough, and Rodney Evans.
Great grandchildren: Hayden Stanford, Katye Stanford, AllanaStanford, Ella Price, MaesynDetlefsen, Brittany Reich, Ashley Cipko, Morgan McCullough, and Jordan McCullough.
Great Great Grandchildren: Madison Rylander, Aaron Reich, Wade Cipko and numerous nieces and nephews.
Thoughts and Memories may be shared on the online Guest Book at www.LakeshoreFuneralHome.com
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One of the finest men I have ever known. Loved Bill and live Betty. We have had lots of laughs. Love and prayers!
Darrel Phillips
Thank you for the kind words Darrel.
Dear Mrs .Price and Family,
The Baylor Scott & White Hospice team would like to extend to you our deepest sympathy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We lived next door to the Price’s in the 80’s-90’s. Always enjoyed them being great neighbors & Mr Price’s old green Chrysler in his garage. Our sincerest sympathy and prayers to Mrs Price, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Peter & Jane Gotowko
JR and Jan, I’m very sorry for the loss of your dad. I know you loved him very much. I know you made him proud.
Selena Hubbard
Dear Sweet Betty,
To you and your wonderful family,
I was sorry to read about your Bill. I’m sure my Bill met him with a great big hug and handshake. We thought the world of you both. I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Sherry B
Dear Sweet Betty and your wonderful family,
I was so sorry to read about your Bill. I’m sure my Bill met him with a big hug and handshake.
We thought the world of both of you.
I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Sherry B
My prayers, thoughts and condolences to the family. The memories of your father will always be in your hearts. May he rest in the arms of the comforter Jesus Christ.
I first met Bill & Betty at Elm Mott UMC. I often saw Bill in Walmart in Bellmead buying ice cream. My condolences to the Price family. He will always be remember as a member of Elm Mott UMC, shaking hands & bring joy and a smile to others.
Mr Price was one of the best men I ever knew. He loved his country. He loved God. He loved Mrs Price – married for an inspiring 71 years. He loved his family, his sons, their wives, and all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. What a legacy to leave us with. He was a good man and a blessing to all who were privileged enough to have known him. He will live forever in our hearts and memories. I won’t say goodbye, just I’ll see you later. Our hearts, thoughts, love and prayers go out to all the Price family.