Cecil Price Jr.

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Caliman Funeral Services - Columbus on Dec. 6, 2024.

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CECIL PRICE JR., affectionately known as "Butch," peacefully passed, at home, on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was seventy-six years of age. Butch was the first born to Cecil Price, Sr. and Cora Lee (Cooke) Price on Monday, May 17, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio.
Cecil grew up on the east side of Columbus, in the Mt. Vernon area. He attended both South High School and East High School. After high school, Butch joined the Marine Corps in 1971, where he served faithfully for four years.
After the military, Cecil began his professional career with General Motors. As a tool and die maker, he engineered tools for specific cars and projects. Cecil retired from General Motors after thirty-one years of dedicated service. Butch enjoyed working with his hands. He indulged in woodwork, making furniture: rocking chairs, tables, personalized doll houses, etc. Working second shift at General Motors, allowed Butch to bowl and join bowling leagues. To stay in shape, he also went to the gym every day to workout.
In 1996, Cecil married the love of his life, Mary Simpson. They have enjoyed twenty-eight years of marriage.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Sherri Price; stepson, Larry Simpson, Sr.; and his sister, Gayle Price. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Mary; son, Tony Price, Sr.; daughters, Stacy Price and Keisha (Roy) Holland; sister, Deborah Taylor; grandchildren, Jamilia Price, Janelle Price, Tony Price Jr., Tashae Price, and Tyshon Price; great grandson, Zion Price; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and dear friends.
Cecil's heart and family extended to include Mary's three children and their families: Latricia Wilson (Larry, deceased), their children, Larry Jr. (Amberia) and Mary, and one great grand; Gregory Simpson (deceased) and their children, Gregory II, Nathaniel (Arielle), and Brittany (Nawaph), and seven great grands from this branch; and Gary (Emma) and their children, Candace, David (Neena), and Rocky.Cecil and Roy had a very special relationship. Their love for one another was a brotherly love like none other. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL..
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Nicol Holliman Columbus VA

December 9, 2024

To Mr. Cecil Price, Jr. Family. I am so sorry for your loss. I have worked with Mr. Price arranging his Medical transport to his appts with the Columbus VA as well as his Community Care appts. He was always so kind to talk to and kind to me. He always made me laugh and then tell me; "Nicol behave yourself'! LOL He was always encouraging to me too when he could tell I have having a bad day! The Whole Special Mode Transportation with the Columbus VA will miss him dearly! To know Mr. Price was a blessing to all of us! He was one of my Favorites....May the memories of Mr. Price rest forever in your hearts and prayers to you of Peace and Comfort in the days ahead!