James E. "Jimmy" Price Jr.
1926 - 2014
James E. "Jimmy" Price Jr.
1926 - 2014
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He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army, was a member of First Baptist Church – Corinth where he served as Chairman of the Deacons, Sunday School Teacher, and Training Union Teacher. Mr. Price was a lifetime member of the Corinth YMCA Board of Directors, coached 21 years for the YMCA baseball program, and served as past president at Hillandale Country Club, Corinth Welfare Association, and Corinth-Alcorn County United Way. He was former Director of Corinth – Alcorn County Chamber of Commerce, a member and past president of Corinth School Board, a member of the State Board of Education.
He was bestowed with the Corinth Rotary Service Award, Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award, Corinth's Outstanding Citizen of 2001, Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award, and The Mississippi Bar 2011 Lawyer Citizenship Award. He served as the Attorney for Alcorn County, Alcorn County Electric Power Association, Alcorn County School District, and The Alcorn County Board of Supervisors, Corinth Municipal Separate School District, and the Tishomingo County Municipal School District. He was also a member of the Alcorn County Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
Along with his parents, Mr. Price was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Rohde.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Brown Price; one son, James E. Price, III and wife Ruth; three daughters, Deborah Brunt and husband Jerry, Karen Butler and husband Skip, and Judy Lilly and husband Steve; ten grandchildren, Megan and husband Logan, Amanda and husband Sam, Charity and husband Jonathan, Jet and wife Kristen, Christy, Shannon, Brittany, Katherine, James IV, and Hannah; and a host of friends.
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February 6, 2014
Debra, so sorry I was not able to attend Jimmy's services. I have been involved with my parents who are both bed-bound. He was a valuable member of our community, as his obituary confirms, and a gifted servant in our church. I know you will miss him but rejoice at the same time that he is in the presence of our Savior.
Connie Evers
February 6, 2014
Judy was my Supervisor at Biblica US Inc and the best manager I have ever had; and still a great friend. She spoke very highly of her Dad and Mom and I know she will miss her daddy but has the assurance that he is enjoying his eternity with the Lord. My prayers for comfort and peace are with your family during this time of mourning and recovery.
David Palmer
February 5, 2014
It is with deep regret that I was unable to visit with you, and attend Jimmy's service. He was a dear friend for many years, and a good neighbor. It was my good fortune to serve with him on the school board and several committees at The Alliance. His ability to recognize, evaluate, and solve was amazing! Many, many people who never knew him will benefit from his expertise, now and in the future. David Palmer
Jan Clark Jones
February 4, 2014
Judy was my roommate at Mississippi College for 2 years. She and I were both daddy's girls! Mine too is with Jesus. I am praying for the Price family. We will see our Dad's again.
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Brenda Rogers
February 4, 2014
Deborah my prayers for you and your family. I know the loss of a daddy is so unbearable, I ask God to give your heart peace and comfort knowing he is well and happy now with Our Godly Father.
February 4, 2014
Herby & I were at the CHS football field several years ago when Mr. Price was awarded the distinguished Alumni of the Year Award. As the announcer read his resume, I thought about how the world could sure use a few more Mr. Prices! What an amazing and honorable life he led. Praying for all of you. Herby & Cindy Key (Corinth, MS)
February 4, 2014
We are so saddened to learn of Jimmy's passing. We have always held him in the highest regard. Will be remembering all of you in prayer. Kellie & Janie Holder (Corinth, MS)
Joan Robertson
February 3, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to give your parent up. My prayers are with you in the days and weeks to come. I still miss my dad so much. With time it gets better.
Joan Robertson
Joy class .....Olive Baptist Church
February 3, 2014
We are sorry to hear of your loss. He was my Sunday school teacher for many years at Tate Baptist. We know he will be greatly missed in the community.
Don & Margaret Rutledge---Rienzi.MS
Sherry Baker Childers
February 3, 2014
I was so very sorry to hear about Mr Price. I've known him all of my life, and I always admired him. He was an outstanding attorney, a wonderful family man, and a fine Christian. My prayers are with you all.
Martha (Marty) Sharpe
February 3, 2014
Mrs. Doris, Deborah, Karen, Jimmy, and Judy,
I was greatly saddened when I heard that Mr. Jimmy had passed away. He was a tremendous influence on me during his time at Oakland. I still have the page "dog-eared" in my Bible that he often said was one of his favorites, II Chronicles 16:9 I have often repeated the story of how he sang (actually spoke) on one of the fifth Sunday singings with me, Lola Crawford and David Wilson many years ago at Oakland. He was a great person and a fine example of a Christian. My prayers are with you.
Martha (Marty) W. Sharpe
J B Darnell
February 3, 2014
As a 10 year old I played baseball at the "Y" and Mr. Price coached the Kiwanis Team. He was always a gentleman, kind and good to everyone. I was lucky to serve on Corinth School Board and Alcorn County Electric Power Association and Mr. Price represented both. He will be missed greatly by this community. He has been an friend for the last 60 years and I'm glad for that relationship. May God Bless the family.
Margaret Harding
February 3, 2014
I am so sorry. You know he is in heaven but it's still hard to let them go. My prayers are with you.
February 3, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to the family. Jimmy will be missed. Especially his laugh..
Julie Palermo
February 3, 2014
Mrs Price, Deborah, Karen, Jimmy, and especially Judy,
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Price's passing, but rejoice with you on his entry into heaven! For so many years during school age years, you were so much a 2nd family to me. When I was there, it was Judy Bug and Julie Bug that your dad would call us. I learned to play the guitar in your first house, and accepted Jesus into my life in the current house. Your dad was always so involved with his family. He loved yall very much, and it showed. I know you will miss him. I love you all dearly and grieve your loss with you. God be with you, Julie Walters Palermo
Sandra Barnett
February 3, 2014
Sympathy to the family of a great man!
Bo Wroten
February 3, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. but I'm happy to know that "Coach Price" is at the right hand of our Heavenly Father looking down with that wonderful smile of his.
I was fortunate to be on several of the baseball teams that he coached in the 60's and 70's and he made a definite positive impression on many boys as they grew into young men. I know he did countless things for the community, but his work at the Y touched so many young people at a critical time in their developing lives.
His work in his church and community will be missed but his smile is what I remember and that will probably be missed the most.
He and my dad, Coach Wroten will have a lot of catching up to do. They both are doing a lot of smiling right now.
God Bless.
From the Staff of McPeters Funeral Directors
February 2, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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