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Thomas Price Obituary
Dr. Thomas James Price, Jr. age 82 of Tallahassee, Florida passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Big Bend Hospice. He was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida. He devoted his entire career to God's service as a pastor of the United Methodist Church serving in Micanopy, Crystal River, Monticello, Florida Southern College (Chaplain), Haines City, Miami (3 times and as District Superintendent), and Winter Park until his retirement in 1996. He continued to serve in many churches after his retirement in various locations. As a master wordsmith, historian and theologian, his sermons were renowned for being able to touch people's hearts. His passion was serving the needy and serving others, which led him on countless mission trips mainly in Central America including 3 years working for Alfalit in Costa Rica, and with El Ayudante in Nicaragua.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 52 years, Nancy Kennedy Price, Son James C. Price (Renee) and their sons Stetson and Coleman, Daughter Laura Price Coombs (Tom) and their children, Tommy, Billy, and Rachel, and Son, Andrew T. Price.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 27 at St. Paul's United Methodist at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family has requested Memorial Gifts to the 12 Churches Nicaragua, c/o Killearn United Methodist Church, Tallahassee, Florida, or to Helping Hands Clinic, 2603 NW 13th St., #306, Gainesville, FL 32609.
BEVIS FUNERAL HOME (850/385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Price family with their arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Price
March 12, 2014
Since I do not know how to contact you Nancy, this will have to do. I was saddened to hear of Tom's passing (a yr late, I'm sorry to say) but know he is with his heavenly Father. The years in Crystal River with you as our church family were my best ones. I remember when you and Tom were first datingand everyone was speculating as to when you would marry. Jimmy and Laura were born there too. Tom had such a gift for touching the hearts of many people and I always wished he had published a book of his sermons. Know you and your children are wrapped in the arms of your community. I think of you often and feel privileged to have been a part of your lives. Connie (Lyons)Hicks
Mary Edington
October 20, 2013
To the family of Tom Price,
I first met Rev. Price as a student at FSC. His message was clear, and he lived that message in our midst. He was the pebble in the pond, touching lives with everything he did and said. Later, I was a part of the congregation when he came to First UMC Haines City. Again, he reminded an early career teaching that she didn't need to be a preacher to model a life of Christ. He lives on, in Heaven, and through the lives of each who knew him and heard his message of the Gospel. I pray that you have found peace since his passing.
Nina Bugg
October 18, 2013
Dear Nancy,
A long time ago your Tommy was youth minister at St. Mark Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, while he was in theology school at Emory. He was the light of Jesus to the girls and boys whom he led in the youth group with fun and joy in the Lord. He taught me to write rhymes which I do to this day at the age of 75. I wish I had kept up with him and known you, his wife, and his children. He has had a great influence on my life and, consequently, that of my family. Please know that your man had a great influence on this one life in the Lord, her husband and their children, from then until now. God bless you and your family. Nina Bugg, Highlands, NC , and Atlanta, Georgia.
Sandra Mountain Tyson
September 29, 2013
I remember Tommy when I was a little girl. I think that Micanopy Methodist Church was one of his first assignment. One day he was sitting on the front porch of the church when my brother and I were walking home. He as my brother how his day was going. Bobby said "Preacher it was hard I had to write my name two or three times" The next Sunday he used that in his sermon. He was a young man then and all the People in Micanopy thought he would to on to do great things.
melanie tredik
September 26, 2013
What a Giant Soul..so kind
Eduardo Serrano
September 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Jo Leiffer
September 26, 2013
Dear Nancy: Love and prayers to you and your family. Tom was a great servant of our Lord who touched many, including me and my family. God bless and comfort you, Andy and all. Mary Jo
Judi Riske
September 26, 2013
Dear Nancy and family, We are all saddened by the loss of Tom but it is also a celebration to know that he is with his Lord and rejoicing. He has touched so many lives and we were privileged to have listened to him teach, preach and be friends. He will be missed by so many but we pray that God will wrap his arms around you to comfort you and hold you close. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you
Flo Sapp Martin
September 26, 2013
Dear Nancy,
I will always be grateful for the way Tom touched my life both at FSC and beyond. You and your family are in my prayers and I am ever grateful for the way you all shared him with so many of us during those critical college years. His legacy will live on for generations and you are such a part of that as well. Thank you, with much love.
Cathy & Bobby Cameron
September 26, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are you with Andy and your family. May God help you through this. Cathy & Bobby Cameron
Janet Pickens
September 26, 2013
Nancy we are out of town. So sad we can not be there. I know you will be surrounded by friends and family. There are not words to express our sorrow but also joy for knowing Tom. We admire and love you both. Chuck and Janet Pickens
Douglas Holleman
September 26, 2013
Mr. Price was a great man of faith, and will be tremendously missed. He routinely visited my mom at Centerpoint which meant alot to me. I will always remember him for his Sunday school teaching and always buying boy scout popcorn each year from my son Jacob. God bless him and his family.
Francis Corby
September 26, 2013
Very sorry to hear about this loss of such a beloved person. Deepest respect, The Corbys
Kathy Evans
September 26, 2013
Without a doubt Tom Price was the greatest minister with whom I ever had the privilege to work. Rest in peace Tom. My love to the entire family.
Jan Russi Wotring
September 26, 2013
Such a great and good man. We were so blessed to have his influence in our lives as young women and men while he was the Chaplain at Florida Southern College. His humility and humor and ability to relate to our sometimes difficult age group reflected greatly on the Man and God he was called to serve through out his life. Love to Chaplain Price's family. Jan Russi Wotring '73
Harvey and Di Ann Lewis
September 25, 2013
Mary Lee, we were so blessed to have been members of Winter Park UMC when Tom was our minister. We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
September 25, 2013
Nancy,
Tom inspired us and taught us much, from the pulpit and in the classroom. We will miss him.
Bob and Beth Raynor
September 25, 2013
Nancy, Tom was a most wonderful man. We will certainly miss him. Kathy and Rick Combs
September 25, 2013
Dear Nancy -- My thoughts and prayers are with at this difficult time. I believe Tom and I were received into the Florida Conference the same year. I just read of his death in John Denmark's tribute on Facebook, a very appropriate and well-done accolade to a great servant of God.
Laurie Batten
September 25, 2013
Dearest Nancy, All here share in your grief and sorrow.Tom will be greatly missed. It is times like this that give us gratitude for having family and friends near to comfort us and help us with communicating our hardship and loss. You and Tom live in so many hearts and have touched so many lives. As God's love surrounds you and holds you up we pray that we also can be his heart and hands in your life.
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