Billy Price 1948-2021
Billy G. Price, 73, of Holton, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at his home with family by his side.
He was born Jan. 8, 1948, in Breckenridge, Minn., the son of Jess W. and Alice M. (Korth) Price.
Billy proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1971, during the Vietnam War. He worked for 14 years in construction and for 101 Greystone Graphics in Kansas City.
Billy was a member of Holton VFW Post 1367.
He married Sarah J. Price. They later divorced.
Survivors include his son, Billy Price of Mayetta; two daughters, Emilee Gordon (Matthew) of Overland Park and Heather Price of Lawrence; three sisters, Karen Nester (Eddie) of Rockport, Texas, Jessie Cochran (Kenneth) of Washington and Pauline Mitchell (Larry) of St. Joseph, Mo.; three brothers, Dan Price of Gladstone, Mo., Sammy Price (Pamela) of Kearney, Mo., and Tommy Price of Colorado; and five grandchildren, Shanokwe, Felicity, Hadley, Graham and Miles.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Eugene Price.
Memorial graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Holton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holton VFW Post 1367, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave Billy’s family a condolence, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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