Charles R. Price (September 15, 1927 - August 16, 2009)

Charles Richard Price, 81 of New Madison formerly Arcanum passed over peacefully Sunday morning, August 16, 2009 at home. Charlie was born September 15 1927 in Greenville to John and Alice (Canan) Price. He was employed at Acme Precision Products in Dayton then later at Becketts Grain elevator in West Manchester, retiring from Troutwines grocery in Greenville. Charlie married the love of his life, Jewel Dearing and celebrated 52 years of marriage until her passing on December 31,2000. Other family who preceded him in death are a daughter Cheryl Lynn Price on May 1 1963, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Surviving Charlie include his daughter Kathy Gootee and her husband Bud of Greenville; 3 sons, David Price and his wife Karen of New Madison, Dick Price of the Virgin Islands, Terry Price and his wife Carol of Arcanum. Grandchildren; Matt Collins, Joe Price, Jenna Harleman, Amy Hollinger, Gabe Wombolt, Amy York, Tara Fulker, Jessica Wombold, Casey Weiss, Clint Weiss, Ronda Weiss, Chad Gootee,Kelly Gootee and all their spouses; 19 great grandchildren.; brother Lowell Price of Pitsburg and sister Hazel Donaldson of Dayton. Memorial services will be held Tuesday evening August 18 at Castine Church of the Brethren at 5:30 with Pastor Greg Hyre officiating. Condolences may be sent to KreitzerFuneralHomeInc.com.