Richard Leon Price

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Mr. Richard Leon Price, 78, of Gosnell, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. He was a retired farm laborer, newspaper carrier and grocer.

Mr. Price loved listening to Johnny Cash music, playing with his grandchildren, telling stories about the "good old days," and listening to the scanner and weather station. He spent many hours visiting the graveside of his wife, Dorothy. He had a large, loving family and enjoyed spending time with them.

He liked basic "southern food." His favorites were potato soup, large burritos, and white beans and corn bread.

Mr. Price was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Sally Sue Price; his wife, Dorothy; and one son, Dewayne Edward Price.

He leaves two sons, Eddie Brown (and Brenda) and Michael Price (and Teresa);

Seven daughters, Barbara Ward (and Bill), Dorothy Gail Dominguez (and Frank), Sherry Fleming (and Mark), Tina Benham (and Scott), Lisa Owens (and Paul), Melissa Price (and Eric) and Jessica Price;

Six sisters, Hazel Sturm, Lynn Couch, Dee Spiess, LaVern Gregg, Opal Jackson and Janet Peska; and

Twenty-four grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

His special caregivers were Randall Jackson and Melissa Price.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday Carney Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Warman officiating.

Friends are invited to visit the family from 6-8 p.m. today at Carney Funeral Home. Interment will be in Carney Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.carneyfuneralhome.com