Carl M. Price

Carl M. Price, 88, of Roanoke, Va., transcended this world on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Catherine McLear; and father, Walter Carl Price. He was a 1939 graduate of Jefferson High School. He served in the Army during World War II and was among those who stormed Normandy Beach on D-Day. Mr. Price was the recipient of a Purple Heart, Silver Star, and an Oak Leaf Cluster. For many years he worked as a salesman in menswear. He was an active member of Unity of Roanoke Valley. Surviving are his wife, Susan Quist; children, Cyndy Jenkins, of Williamsburg, David C. Price, of Hiawasse, Ga., and Scott Price, of Roanoke; four daughters of a blended family; seven grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. The family requests that gifts in Carl's memory be made to Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. A celebration of Carl's life will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Unity of Roanoke Valley with the Rev. Diane Scribner Clevenger officiating. "Everyone please honor Carl by learning and growing in love." Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707.