Billy Joe Price

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Billy Joe Price, 72, of Manila, passed from this life Friday, May 4, 2012, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born at London, Ark., he was the son of the late Albert Thomas and Walsie Marie Henson Price and had been a Manila resident for most of his life. Billy served in the U.S. Army, was a retired farmer and also worked many years for Henry Brothers Inc. building limousines.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Price, and two sisters, Rudy Lasater and Mary Jane Price.

Survivors include his wife, Shelia Dobbins Price of the home;

One step-son, Shane Brewer of Hardy;

Two brothers, Tommy Price of Manila and Jack Price of Heber Springs;

A grandson, Alex Britt of Manila;

One step-grandson, Jordan Brewer of Hardy; and

Two step-granddaughters, Audrey Brewer of Hardy and Morgan Brewer of Manila.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila with the Rev. Mark Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in Manila Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darrell Price, Eddie Price, Shane Lasater, Mitchell Lasater, Allen Lasater and Kevin Lewis.

The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

A guest register is at www.howardfuneralservice.com.