Donald Ray Price

Born: Fri., Jan. 7, 1949
Died: Fri., Nov. 6, 2009

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Donald Ray "D.J." Price, 60, of Shelbyville died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Major Hospital.

Born Jan. 7, 1949, in Eminence, Ky., he was the son of Joseph Daniel and Hallie Mae (Johnson) Price. He married Patricia Smith on Sept. 26, 1998, and she survives.

Other survivors include his son, Jeremy Price of Franklin; stepson, Sterling Coit of Columbus, IN; stepdaughter, Karriejoi Coit of Columbus, Ohio; brother, Joseph Price of Los Angles, Calif.; sisters, Mary Young-Bey of Columbus, Ind., Elnora Clay and Willie Mahan, both of Louisville, Ky., and Delois Fields of Campbellsburg, Ky.; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, James Kenneth Price and Gilbert Thomas Price.

Mr. Price had been employed at K.S. Bearings in Greensburg for 30 years and retired from Shelbyville Central Schools.

He was a member of Second Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the deacon board, president of the Southeastern District Brotherhood, and Sunday school and BTU teacher.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Second Baptist Church, 34 W. Hendricks St.

Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with Pastor Tony Lambert officiating.

Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St.

Memorial contributions may be made to Second Baptist Church, 34 W. Hendricks St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.

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Lori and Macy Pettis
   Posted Tue November 10, 2009
Pat and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers. DJ was a wonderful person and we feel VERY lucky to have known him. Thinking of you...now and always.

Joshua Armstrong
   Posted Wed November 11, 2009
The Armstrong family is sending are condolences to deacon price family. Deacon price was a great
man to my family and me.

Joshua Armstrong

KATHY BLEVENS
   Posted Wed November 11, 2009
I KNEW DJ I WAS A CUSTODIAN AT SHS, HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN, YOU COULDN'T ASK FOR A NICER GUY WOULD HELP ANYONE OUT. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, HE WILL BE MISSED.

Angie
   Posted Fri November 13, 2009
I will always remember his wonderful smile and his laughter...he will be missed greatly. My thoughs and prayers are with all of the family. Jeremy if you need anything just call. I know we don't get to see each other very often but the phone lines are always available...love you!

Richard and Mildred McBride, Sr.
   Posted Sat November 14, 2009
Patricia,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of bereavement. We thought a lot of Deacon Price and will truly miss him. First Trinity Baptist Church Jeffersonville will keep you in our prayers. Love, The McBride Family.

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