Junior Ray Price (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Junior Ray Price, son of Harrison and Bessie Myers Price, was born November 2, 1937, near Lebanon, Missouri. He departed this life Friday, August 7, 2015, at his home near Falcon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-seven years, nine months, and six days.
On July 12, 1961, he was united in marriage to Virginia Sing. She preceded him in death in 2006 after 45 years together. In 2010 he was united in marriage to Teresa Lynn Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia; a stillborn daughter, Christina Marie Price; six brothers, Otis, Johnny, Curtis, Glen, Loren and Dale; and two sisters, Mae Shadel and Virgie Ogle.
Junior is survived by his wife, Teresa, of the home; one son, Scot Price, of Lebanon; two daughters, Angela Murrell and her husband, Denny, of Falcon, Missouri, and Travis Smith and her husband, Michael, of Lebanon; two sisters, Ruth Tupper, of Lebanon, and Sylvia Daniels, of Branson, Missouri; five grandchildren, Jenny, Jaime, Kayla, Christopher and Samantha; six great-grandchildren, Kobi, Kensley, Maleigh, Junior, Jaelyn and Raven; also several nieces and nephews.
Junior spent most of his life in the Falcon community. As a young man he entered the U.S. Navy, where he served for a brief time. He worked throughout his life as a carpenter and mechanic. He faced life with a keen sense of humor and was known as an excellent “storyteller”. He never met a stranger and was always willing to give a helping hand. He loved music, especially old country, bluegrass and gospel music. His family and friends were the center of his world and he was always willing to share a joke or a story with those around him.
He will be fondly remembered by all his family and many friends.
A memorial has been established and contributions may be left at the funeral home.
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