Robert Clayton Price

Robert Price Obituary

Robert Clayton Price, 73, of Hillsville, Va., and formerly of Pembroke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Bob was born on February 22,1936, son of the late William and Ersie Price. He was also preceded in death by a son, William David Price. Bob was a graduate of Concord College and The University of Tennessee Graduate School. He was a retired teacher and coach for the Giles County School System. He was also a member of the First United methodist Church of Narrows. William is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Witten Price; son, Mark Price and his wife, Robin; daughters, Susan Price and Laura Shrewsberry and her husband, Michael; five grandchildren; brother, William Price and his wife, Peggy; four nieces; and one nephew. At Bob's request there will be no service. In Lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to Laurel Fork Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 107, Laurel Fork, Va. 24352. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Mar. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Price

12 Entries

SANDI VEST-COUNTISS

March 11, 2009

JO ANN AND FAMILY
I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.BOB WAS MY BUDDY ALL THROUGH SCHOOL,AND HE TAUGHT ME TO DRIVE. HE AND THE BOYS ALSO CAME UP TO WHITE GATE TO
WALK THE SWINGING BRIDGE SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE MANY FOND
MEMORIES OF HIGH SCHOOL BECAUSE OF HIM.HE TRULY SET A
POSITIVE EXAMPLE EVERYDAY FOR
HIS STUDENTS-BEING NOT ONLY A
TEACHER AND COACH, BUT A FRIEND.
I WILL MISS HIM.

Marion Ballard

March 10, 2009

Dear Price Family,
My heart was saddened to hear of the passing of Coach Price. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
I was lucky enough to have played for Coach in 1968-69 and honored to be one of his team captains my senior year.
I did not realize at the time, but he was teaching us about life and not just how to win football games. Thanks for making me a better person Coach, and may peace be with your family.

Karen Lucas Hale

March 7, 2009

Susan,and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your grief may your memories bring you and you family comfort.Karen Lucas Hale and The Lucas Family.

Allen McGhee

March 6, 2009

I want to extend my sympathies to the Price family. Mr Price was a man of integrity and conviction. He was my driver's ed teacher in high school and even in that capacity, he was such an influential person. I am sure he made an impact on many students and people he came in contact with during his lifetime. He will be missed but not forgotten.

Tim Robertson

March 5, 2009

Dear Price Family,
Toni and I were just discussing the time when Mr. Price was her behind-the-wheel teacher and he would let her drive up Wolf Creek every morning at 7:00 am just so she could ride by my house. She thinks he was awful brave to make that trip every morning. We have been married for 25 years and that is one of the most precious memories for Toni. He was a great man and we are so sorry for your loss. May God keep you in His care and bless each one of you.
Tim & Toni Robertson
Pearisburg, Va.

Larry Losh

March 5, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Actually, I find it hard, even after 45 years to refer to him as 'Bob': to me he will always be 'Coach Price'. I was lucky enough to play for Coach Price in 1963-1965. I'll always remeber those days and how much I learned from him - not just about football, but about being a better person. Coach Price always put character above winning, and I'll always be grateful for the qualities he instilled in all his players - qualities of sportsmanship, trust, teamwork, integrity, and loyalty'

I'll also always remember the time he let me drive his prized, dark blue, 1964 Pontiac GTO convertible!

We miss you, Coach.

Dan & Rosanne Price

March 5, 2009

We were sorry to hear about Bob and are thinking of you with sympathy. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lois (Price) Wootton

March 5, 2009

Even though I didn't see much of Bob after moving to the Tidewater Area to teach, he was one of my favorite cousins. I always enjoyed visiting with his family while growing up in Pembroke, and it saddens me to hear that he has passed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Tom Conley

March 5, 2009

Jo Anne and Family,
My life is richer having known Bob Price, my neighbor, teacher, coach, and friend. He had a way about him of making everyone around him feel extremely comfortable.
I know he has left a positive impact on many of the lives he has touched.
May each of you find peace in the coming days.

Lisa (Gautier) Young

March 5, 2009

Mark, Susan and families,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I thought so much of your father and have some fond memories. He had the greatest personality and I will never forget my experiences with him in driver's ed!!! I loved to pick on him at ballgames when I cheered in high school and was amazed that he remembered me when seeing him several years ago at a football game. I know he will be missed. I pray that God strengthens and comforts you and your families during this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Sylvia Williams Johnson

March 5, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I grew up with him in Pembroke and lived in Narrows near
the family for many years. May God bless every one of you.

JR, Karla and Scott Swisher

March 5, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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