Howard Price

Howard E. Price GLOUCESTER - Howard E. Price, 73, passed away to the loving arms of his Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 at Sentara Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Price; his mother, Fannie Eva Davis; and his brothers, Eric Scott Price and Robert Ronald Price. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Mary Jeanette "Net" L. Price; his children, Johny Price, Chad Price and his wife Jennifer, Carrie Harper and her husband Don, Betty Jordan, Brad Ward and his wife Beth, Karen Borja and her husband Dave, Laura Ward and her husband Scott, Grace Via, Hope Reason and her husband Gary, Daniel Via and his wife Fong, David Via and his wife Patricia; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don Price and his wife Cherie and Bill Price and his wife Pat; sister, Jean Green; and many close friends. In his early years, Ed worked at several odd jobs. After graduating from Salem High School in Salem, W.Va., he served his country as an aircraft dispatcher in the U.S. Air Force. He attended several colleges and trade schools, and his work experience was quite diverse. Of all his many accomplishments and job experiences, Ed found his position as engineering technician at NASA Langley Research Center most rewarding. He retired from NASA Langley Research Center after 38 years of dedicated and effective Federal Service in 1998. He was an active member of White Marsh Baptist Church. Ed was a kind-hearted man who had a special gift in working with animals. He enjoyed traveling, working on his computer, and spending time with his family. Ed had a creative mind and could engineer solutions to almost any mechanical problem. He used these gifts to help others throughout his life. Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, in Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The funeral will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Scott Pond officiating. Music will be provided by flutist Heather Smith and organist Rusty Taylor. Interment with military honors will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, Monday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. In Ed's memory, contributions may be made to the White Marsh Baptist Church Kitchen Fund, P.O. Box 385, White Marsh, VA 23183. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.