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Maxie O. Price Sr.

Maxie Price Obituary

Maxie O. Price Sr., 77, of Snellville, Ga., left this life on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at his St. Augustine Beach home in Florida with his devoted wife of 56 years, Margaret Mays Price by his side.

He is also survived by his four children, Julie Price Pendleton (Bruce), Sheryl Price Turkia (Jari), Maxie O. Price, Jr. (Beth), and Scott Price (Melissa) all of Georgia; 13 grandchildren, Gordon Pendleton, Stephanie Pendleton, Margaret Poplin, Mary Poplin, Matthew Parnell, Jake Parnell, Abigail M. Turkia, Joseph P. Turkia, Maxie O. Price III, Jameyson Price, Nicholas "Nick" Price, Cade Price, and Rhodes Price; nephews, nieces, Joseph W. Bridges, Sean White, Brandy Colley, Susan Caldwell, and Jill Holder. Also, sister and brother-in-law, Peggy Price Colley (Bobby) of Bethlehem, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Julian Ross Price (Diane) of Austell, Ga.; Also, Mary Mays McConnell, Katherine McConnell, Patrick Decker, Candice Jones, Ann Mays Brooker, other relatives and a host of friends. Mr. Price was predeceased by his parents, Woodford B. Price and Esther M. Price, and a sister, Gail B. Price.

Maxie Price was born on Sept. 3, 1935, in Fairfax, Ala. He studied at Georgia State after graduating from Roosevelt High School (1953-54). Maxie Price started and operated the family-owned Chevrolet business 30 years ago and Maxie Price Chevrolet is recognized today as one of the largest Chevrolet dealers in the country. Dedicated to customer service, with deep roots locally and throughout the rest of the country, people drive from all over the United States to purchase vehicles from the Price family and their dedicated staff members. Maxie had a wonderful personality and enjoyed making funny commercials, selling anything, cheering the Atlanta Falcons (being an original season ticket holder in the mid 1960s), and traveling around the world. He is best known for the slogans "Where"s Loganville?" and "Hand Me a Crying Towel" which became trademarks for the Chevrolet Store in the 1990s. He will be greatly missed by his family, his Roosevelt classmates, and the many people that he worked side-by-side with over the years at various automotive businesses including Maxie Price Chevrolet in Loganville and Monroe, Ga. The service Celebrating the Life of Maxie Price will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel with the Rev. J. B. Reese Jr., officiating. A private family Entombment will follow at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Ga. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at Tom M. Wages Funeral Home in Snellville.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, "A Family Company," Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by St. Augustine Record on Jan. 24, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Maxie Price

24 Entries

Cliff Walker

January 20, 2021

Every time I visit Maxie Price Chevrolet to have service performed on my cars I still feel his presence. Maxie was one of a kind wearing his ever famous bow tie and making sure every one is selling Chevrolets.Clifford Walker, Loganville Ga.

Ralph & Ann Rice

February 4, 2013

In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures kept.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so many other things I keep there.
But of all the treausres i have, it's the memories of Family & Friends that are most precious.

Our hearts go out to your family.

January 31, 2013

I was very sorry to hear of Maxie's passing as I grew up w/him and was good friends w/his sister Peggy in our younger days. My family went to Roosevelt High also and knew Maxie well. Bought many a car from him. My sincere condolences in your loss.
Marlene Kirkland Lindsey, Canton, GA

Cece Landress

January 26, 2013

I was so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. I so wanted to be there today. My dad always thought so much of your dad. I know they had a lot of laughs in their younger years as car dealers. I am so glad you have great memories of times with your dad to cherish always.

The McGibony Family

January 26, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss, we always have thought the world of your family, and dad considered maxie a brother.

Joe Goodman

January 25, 2013

I was sorry to hear about Maxie, I will sure miss him and his funny ways. God bless the Price family

janis THOMAS

January 25, 2013

my condolences to all the Price family

January 25, 2013

Margaret and family, please know that we are thinking of you and we are so sad. Una is always thinking of yall and loves you so much. Love to all - Aunt Una and Jane & Zac Waldrop

Henry Brown

January 25, 2013

Rest in peace Mr. Maxie. All blessings to the Price family in your time of grief.

keith jackson

January 25, 2013

May God bless your family, Maxie meant alot to us and now he and my dad will be reunited in Heaven.

Dareyl Lisle

January 24, 2013

May GOD grant you a peace that surpasses all human understanding!
The Lisle Family & Wayne Lisle

Donna Billstrom

January 24, 2013

My condolences to Mrs. Price and her family for their loss. He was a great man and will be remembered fondly. God Bless.

January 23, 2013

I always smile when I think of Maxie. He was bigger than life. Even though our family spread out all over I still remembered all the good times our families shared, the fun, the laughter and the stories of way back when.... With love, fond memories and prayers for the family. Michelle Saade

Clifford Walker

January 23, 2013

The Walkers send their love to the Maxie Price family. Our friendship goes back to the mid fiftys when he begin his career with Chevrolet. With his smile and personalty I knew he was destined to succeed and achieve great things.THAT HE DID.May god bless this good man. Clifford Walker

January 22, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jill Jackson

January 22, 2013

Maxie is free now. Margaret and Kids, Mary, you are all in my prayers. Love you.

S.Griggs

January 22, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Varsha Balushi

January 22, 2013

May you and your family be comforted in knowing that Christ never leaves you alone in your time of sorrow. May He hold you all tonight and comfort you. We are truly sorry for your loss.
-Balushi Family

Varsha Balushi

January 22, 2013

May you and your family find strength in knowing that Christ never leaves you alone in your time of sorrow. May He hold you all tonight and comfort you. We are truly sorry for your loss.
-Balushi Family

January 22, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Sue Camp, Loganville

June Wester

January 22, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

January 22, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the Price Sr. family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

January 22, 2013

To the family I offer my deepest condolences. Please rely on Gods strength and let him be your refuge to get you through this difficult time.(John 5:28)

chrissy & charlotte hornsby

January 22, 2013

our thoughts and prayers go out the the price family. i remember being at briscoe park on a pinic and maxie walking around the park. sure will miss his smile! i also remember right after his accident my mom making him a strawberry cake and he loved every bite! RIP Maxie, we love you.

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