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Paul Price Obituary
Paul Price, longtime resident of Durant, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 29 days. Paul was born on June 11, 1925 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to William Allen and Lora (Blue) Price.
Paul and Norma Jean Shoemake were united in marriage on September 9, 1951 in Durant and they have been blessed with 63 years together. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Army and later worked as a paint contractor. He was a faithful member of the Believer's Church in Durant and the I.O.O.F. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, going to garage sales and baseball. He loved to watch the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys, but his greatest joy was the time he spent with his family.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lora Price; brothers, William Price Jr. and Bobby Price; and sisters, Faye Eaton, Paula Ruth Ostheimer and Mary Naomi Turner.
Paul is survived by his wife, Norma Price of the home; children, Paula Price of Norman, OK, Earl Price of Barton Mills, United Kingdom, Michael Price and wife Tara of Oklahoma City, OK and J. Scott Price and wife Melissa of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Cristina Beaty and husband Kenneth, Lori Brewer and husband Jason, Rachel Overturf and husband Bobby, Jauny Price, Julianna Price and Katie Price; 6 great grandchildren; 3 nephews and numerous extended family and dear friends.
A celebration of Paul's life will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Believer's Church in Durant. Dr. Michael Bradley, Rev. Charles Dean and Rev. H.H. Davis will officiate. Joe Shoemake, Gary Hamill, Larry Choate, Matthew Cortinas, Martin Willingham and Alton Culbreath will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Shoemake, Don Herron, Jerry Thompson, Jay Sinyma, Jay West, John Price and Katie Price. The family will receive friends at Brown's Funeral Service on Monday evening from 5-7 PM. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brown's Funeral Service, Durant.
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Jan Schulze Bryan
October 21, 2014
Dear Price Family,
So very sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandpa! Growing up with Paula and Earl,always remember your dad always had a smile on his face. My heart and prayers go out to you all. God Bless each of YOU!
Jan Schulze Bryan
PS My Mama enjoyed eating lunch with your Mom and Dad, Paula at the Choctaws.
I miss my Mama and Daddy so very much!
Tammye Wolf
October 16, 2014
So so very sorry for your loss!
Our deepest sympathies
Susie Gayle Abshere
October 14, 2014
We have so many happy memories of going to church with Paul and his family. God Bless you all.
nancy larsen
October 11, 2014
Hello Prices. I will always remember Paul with happy thoughts and respect. My sincere condolences to all.
Love, Nancy..........
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