June 25, 1939 - August 30, 2024
Billy Joe Price, aged 85, passed away on August 30, 2024 in Lodi, CA. Born on June 25, 1939 in Tahlequah, OK, he moved with his family as a young boy to Thornton, CA where he graduated from Rio Vista High School in 1958. He received his certification from Delta College as a skilled Body & Fender Man and worked over 40 years in the Automotive industry.
Bill served honorably in the Army, stationed in Germany for 2 years and loved to share stories of his experiences. He always had a joke ready to share. His love for Bluegrass music was profound as he skillfully played the banjo, guitar, fiddle and mandolin. He enjoyed watching football with family and friends, cheering on his favorite team, the LA Rams. Each spring and summer, he would spend countless hours on his cherished vegetable garden planting well over 100 plants . Most of all, Bill was a kind hearted soul, always willing to help and give someone a ride, anytime, anywhere.
Bill will be dearly missed by his daughter Lisa (Kirk) Vincelet of Ohio, sister Norma G. Price of Woodbridge, grandchildren Natalie Hall, Kevin Vincelet, Leslie Vincelet, nieces and nephews and his many buddies and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Ann Price, daughter, Kelley Hall, parents Cecil & Anna Marie Price, and brothers Ron Price and Jerry Price.
A private service will be held to honor Billy's life.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Price family.