James David Price, 70, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014, in Dallas. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Acton Baptist Church. Interment: Aledo Brown Cemetery in Aledo. Visitation: with family and friends will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wiley Funeral Home. James was born Jan. 31, 1944, in Clovis, N.M., to Jeff and Josephine Williams Price. He married Martha Morrow on Oct. 31, 1981, in Arlington. James had lived in Granbury for six years and was a member of Acton Baptist Church. He held a master's degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Jim taught and coached for a total of 30 years in Clovis, N.M., and Arlington. He retired after a successful career in 2002. Even after retiring he continued to enjoy golf, basketball, baseball and all other sports. He was a beloved husband, brother, coach and friend. Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors: Wife, Martha Price of DeCordova; sister, Betty Rae Snipes and husband, Bob, of Clovis, N.M.; brother, Donny Price of Albuquerque, N.M.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jun. 14, 2014.

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July 22, 2014

I just found out about Coach Price...and am so sorry to hear about his passing. His smile was infectious and he was a true source of happiness. I hope he knew how much he was loved by his past and present students. I know my mom, who taught with him, truly thought of him as a good friend and a wonderful person. Rest in Peace Coach Price. We will love and miss you. Hugs from Kris Herbranson and family.

Ashlee Happel

June 27, 2014

I grew up with Coach Jim as my neighbor, and a wonderful father figure to me. He will greatly be missed. Love you Martha!

Trey Woods

June 20, 2014

Coach Price was a great basketball coach and mentor. RIP

Travis Irons

June 18, 2014

Coach Price was the best I had him in P.E. when I was Young Junior High and I love his laughter and his inspiring thoughts and wisdom and he helped me in life today. He will be dearly missed. I also liked when he would dress up for Halloween and at Christmas time he made laugh a lot of times.

Jim in the early years at Young Junior High

Rosemary Ellis

June 17, 2014

We said goodbye to one of the world's greatest yesterday, Jim Price. He encouraged, taught, supported, laughed and cried with all the folks lucky enough to know him. My children never had him as a teacher, but were both so sad to hear of his passing. Both commented on how nice he always was to them. You were one of a kind, Jim. Well done, good and faithful servant. The world is not as bright without your amazing spirit!

June 17, 2014

I remember Jim Price in high school as the guy who was everyone's friend. A true compass person who really did care about people.
Kathleen Robertson, Class of 1963

Jeff Cull

June 16, 2014

Coach Price was one of my first school coaches in 7th grade football and 9th grade basketball at Young Junior High in the early 1980s when the school was brand new and he was new to the area. He was very energetic, friendly and knowledgeable about sports, especially basketball which he loved, and always made it fun (except when we had to run lines!). I specifically remember his great sense of humor, upbeat personality and his knack for making great trick shots from just about anywhere on the court. RIP, Coach Price.

Ann Etzel Prins

June 16, 2014

I knew James as Jimmy at James Bickley Elementary School and I will always remember his smile. He always seemed happy and he had the blondest hair. He was always into sports.

Ken Telchik

June 16, 2014

Coach Price was loved by all who played for him or were taught by him. He was one of a kind. Rest In Peace Coach.

matt nelson

June 16, 2014

coach price is one of my best memories of young junior high. i never saw him without a smile on his face. everyday, I looked forward saying good morning to coach price and to seeing which of his many, many chuck Taylor's he would be wearing.

he made a real impact on a lot of kids. he will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

Chris Bond

June 15, 2014

Coach Price. What wonderful memories playing and learning basketball at Young Junior High from one of the best coaches ever! Even when you made us "run lines". You will be missed but never forgotten.

Keith & Janice McBride

June 15, 2014

Martha We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a very special person and enjoyed life to the fullest. We will miss him as we know everyone who knew him will. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in these very trying times. Keith and Janice

June 15, 2014

Martha, I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
-Jo Damron

Jim Garrett

June 15, 2014

I will miss all his knowledge about about any sport and all the great days we had playing golf. He was one of the best, compassionate, always upbeat, and I will miss talking to him on a regular basis. He was a close friend and I already miss him. Heaven has a great addition, because he is there.

Jim Bower

June 14, 2014

Our utmost condolences to Martha and family ,,, very proud to have known this finesn

June 14, 2014

Coach Price. You were a very special person and you will always have a place my heart. Many days you made a laugh during the years I was at young junior high. You were always a bright spot . Always knew what to say. You will be missed. I am glad I got to see you before you passed. Love you forever. Peggy n. Boyd

Diana Mays

June 14, 2014

Jim had a gift. He could lift your spirit and give encouragement just when you needed it. He will be missed by the many teachers, students, parents, athletes, and veterans who had the privilege of knowing him. I will miss him with the fondest of memories. Diana Mays -Young Junior High

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