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James Howard Price

James Howard Price, age 63 of Richwood, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Union County surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 14, 1945 in Marion to Howard Dale Price and Dorothy Jane Thomas Price. He was preceded in death by his father and special aunt and uncle Margaret and Lester Eblin and step-fathers Cecil Garee and Harrison Breece.

A 1963 graduate of Richwood High School, he had attended The Ohio State University, Marion. Early in his life Jim enjoyed showing quarter horses and later he competed in sheep dog trials, raised and trained Border Collies and performed herding demonstrations. He had an outgoing nature and his joys in life were his grandchildren and family. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Viet Nam War and then worked for P.P.G. for 26 years, retiring in 2003.

On December 10, 1966 he married the former Kathryn Prichard and she survives after 41 years of marriage. Also surviving are his son, Jeff (Amy) Price, Marysville; his daughter, Jamie (Dr. John) Weaver, Lancaster; his mother, Dorothy Breece, Marysville; his sister, Mary (Bill) Huddleston, Richwood; grandchildren, Nicholas and Graham Price, and Jonathan and Rachel Weaver; two sisters-in-law, Betty (Don) Wheeler, Radnor and Jo Ann (Wayne) Bright, Richwood; and many great nieces and nephews and many special cousins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood with Pastor James Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Richwood Area Veterans. Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM on Friday at the Funeral Home.

Memorial gifts may be made to Richwood Toys for Tots in care of the Richwood Bank, or Loving Care Hospice, P. O. Box 613, Marysville, OH 43040.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com

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#1 from:

Peggy (Bevis) Jamison
Richwood, Ohio

Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:12 AM

Dear Kathryn and Children,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. Please know that we will pray for comfort and strength for you and your children.
In Christ's Love, Peggy (Bevis) & Ernie Jamison

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#3 from:

Barbara Quintana(Ransbottom)
Phoenix, Az

Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 2:45 PM

Kathryn, It was so good seeing you this year. I only wish I could have seen Jim. I am thinking of you and your family. I only wish I could be there. My prayers & thoughts, Barb

#4 from:

George Ferguson
Brooksville Fl.

Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:04 PM

Kathryn&family. Sorry to here about your loss.I realy dont know why that we leave this earth plane at a young age.My pryers are with and your family.Old friend Geroge Ferguson 548 Sea Holly Dr.Brooksville Fl.34604.

#5 from:

Ken Cox
3160 Burnt Pond Rd. Ostrander

Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 7:55 AM

My best memories of Jim are working with him on 3rd shift at PPG. Jim was very old fashioned when it came to working. If you worked hard, he liked you. If you were lazy, he didn’t - that simple. Jamie & Jeff can attest to that, they both worked as summer temps with him.

In the year 2000, I transferred to the job in the warehouse working side by side with Jim, preparing batches for the paint makers in the plant – a very challenging job. Needless to say, I was a little scared; “would I pass Jim’s test?” I’m happy to say I passed the test and we cut batches together the last 2 ½ years before he retired.

We became good friends and I always felt like he was “looking out for me”, like a father figure.

I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss.

Ken Cox

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Matt & Melissa Treece
Lancaster Ohio

Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 6:23 PM

Jamie & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, The Treece Family

#8 from:

Nancy Wiley
Richwood, Ohio

Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 4:13 PM

Kathryn and family,

We were so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I know it is difficult at this time and our prayers are with you all. Kathryn you retired at the right time to have some extra days to share with him. May God bless you. David and Nancy Wiley

#9 from:

Jennifer (Strayer) Yapp
London, England

Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 9:13 AM

Jamie and Family,

I just found out about the death of your dad and am so sorry for your loss. I can't think about our days hooping it up at NUHS without remembering your dad cheering for (and sometimes yelling at) you/us! And now, I have no doubt that he and Bill are cheering us on from heaven. Thinking of you all during this sad time and praying that you find comfort in your wonderful memories.

Love,
Jennifer

#10 from:

Andrea (Hines) Cutlip
Franklin, OH

Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 6:13 PM

Jamie and Jeff,

I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Unfortunately, I know exactly how you are feeling. All I can say is that time does heal the loss and you can begin to remember the good times. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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