Attended the same high school as grandmother.
James Edward “Chicken” Price of Florence, died Friday, September 9, 2011 after a lengthy illness.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 1 – 2 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home with a memorial service beginning at 2 p.m. in Greenview Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Williams will officiate.
Chick was a native of Lauderdale County. His school days at St. Florian, Coffee High School, and U.N.A. endeared him with many life long friends. He was an employee of the Florence Utilities Department for 45 years and worked for several years after his retirement for Jerry Damson Honda. Chick also served with the 31st Division during the Korean War.
He was a long time member of North Wood United Methodist Church where he served on the administrative board and was a faithful member of the Men’s Bible Class. Alabama football was very special to all of Chick’s family. For many years, win or lose, they always supported the team.
Chick is survived by his wife, Peggy Reeder Price; daughter, Wynn (Mike) Lewey, all of Florence; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (Liz) Price of Atlanta; grandchildren, Corinne Lewey of Nashville, Tennessee, Grace and William Price of Atlanta; brother-in-law, James Austin of Sheffield; special cousin, Dr. David Musselman (Jean Gay) of Florence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelia Pfeiffer and Jim Price; a son, Robert Reeder Price.
Honorary pallbearers, David Musselman, Bobby Roberson, Ed Yeilding, James Austin, Jimmy Austin, Glenn Sherrod, Harry Austin, George Sherer, L.L. Whitten, Pud Harrison, Ken Hibbett, Rob Hibbett, Chip Rasch, Dan Boling, and Glenn Austin.
Chick was a kind, sincere and devoted man whose smiling face brought joy to those he touched.
Memorials may be made to North Wood United Methodist Church or to the Charity of your choice.
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