MARTINSVILLE, Virginia
Dr. Douglas S. Price Jr.
DANVILLE - Dr. Douglas S. Price, Jr., of 4014 Bridgewood Drive, Danville passed away Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the University of NC Hospital, in Chapel Hill, NC. Born February 22, 1958 in Lynchburg, he was the son of Douglas S. Price, Sr. and the late Jean Sexton Price. He was married to Rebecca Bradley Price of the residence.
He graduated from Gretna High School in 1976, received a B. S. Degree in Chemistry from Hampden-Sydney College in 1980 and was awarded a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Medical College of VA in 1984.
He began practicing dentistry at the Family Dental Practice in Chatham in 1988. He was a member of the Piedmont Dental Society and the Pittsylvania-Danville Chamber of Commerce.
He was an active member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where he was a former deacon, presently served as director of Sunday School and served on various other committees. His church and family dental practice were a great part of his life.
In addition to his wife and his father, he is survived by two daughters, Haley and Laura Price, both of the residence, his stepmother, Dawn Price of Gretna and a sister, Deborah Moran of Gretna.
Funeral service will be held Monday, March 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 4385 Franklin Tpke, Danville with Pastor Danny Davis officiating. Interment will be private. Family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
Family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Building Fund, 4385 Franklin Tpke, Danville, VA 24540 or the American Cancer Association, 1079 Spruce Street, Martinsville, VA 24112.
Norris Funeral Services, Inc., and Crematory, Danville is serving the Price family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
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This obituary was originally published in the Danville Register & Bee (Danville, VA).
I only met Dr. Price once, when he was kind enough to dedicate a day and work at the MOM project at GW High School dental clinic and treat patients for free. I am glad I got to meet him. My thoughts are with his family.
Sarah Bohanon
March 24, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
Dear Family,
No words can express our sorrow for your great loss. We, too, feel a great loss and such sadness. He was the BEST dentist; he took care of 7 of our family members. It was always a pleasure to have him walk in and greet you with his bright smile. He put you at ease.
You are blessed with wonderful memories of an exceptional man. Dr. Price was loved by all who knew him. May God bless you all and give you strength for these sad times. Please know that you are being...
Wayne and Olivia "Lib" Ashworth
March 23, 2009 | Danville, VA
Dearest Becky & Family,
I was so sad when I heard the news about Doug. You always touched my heart when I would see you all at The Hair Studio. What a wonderful, caring family! I have not seen you in such a long time but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you comfort. Hold on to all the precious memories and they will comfort you in the days ahead! My prayers will be with you.
Becky Garrett
March 20, 2009 | Danville, VA
Dear Becky, Haley, and Laura,
We are so sorry for your loss.
We will always remember Doug's huge smile, his encouraging words, and his bright spirit.
His great Love for his family was always so special. He will always be with you in spirit.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Sincerely,
George, Gretchen, Channing and Madalyn Crowell
Gretchen Crowell
March 18, 2009 | Danville, VA
I was indeed saddened to hear of Dougie's recent illness and death. He was always one of the nicest guys in high school, always sincere and kind with impeccable manners. I recall having run into him and his daughters and how they seemed incredulous when, out of habit, I referred to him as "Dougie". His death is a great loss to his family, friends and community.
Robin Barker
March 18, 2009 | Danville, VA
Becky, Haley and Laura,
Nothing can adequately express to you our sadness for your loss. I knew Doug was fully capable of everything God wanted him to do. We in Florida, Georgia and Alabama have prayed and continue to pray for you as you "walk through this Valley of the Shadow of Death." May God's Holy Spirit give you Peace.
Tommy, Susan, Ragan, William Deal
March 18, 2009 | Orlando, FL
To the family of Dr. Doug Price,
We are deeply saddened for your loss and for the loss of the surrounding communities. My mom, Tammy worked for Dr. Price and he was the only dentist I ever went to. I loved going to him for my checkups. He was a wonderful dentist and a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. It's so hard to believe that such a great person would be taken from us so soon, but someone once told me that God takes the best ones first because he knows they are ready to be with...
Jennifer Taylor
March 18, 2009 | Hurt, VA
I remember when we were at a party not long after graduation. Dougie looked at a beautiful young lady there (with a terrible overbite!) and said "I can fix that someday!". I can't remember where we were or who else happened to be there, but I have remembered that occasion many times. I want the family to know that I really appreciated his patience and kindness, because my mother was a patient & she occasionally needs all the patience in the world!
When I came to GHS as a transfer...
Marsha Frith
March 18, 2009 | Martinsville, VA
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you . He was a great dentist ,Dr, Price will be sadly missed
Bobby,Pamela,&Jay Pillow
March 17, 2009 | Chatham, VA
