John LaVern Price

      John LaVern Price, 75, of Cave-in-Rock, passed away from medical complications on April 30th, 2024 at Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Cathy (Denton) Price, his beloved sons, John Bradly (Michele) Price of Elizabethtown, IL and Brian David (Trisha) Price of O'Fallon, IL, and daughter, Julie Beth (Greg) Warren of Rosiclare, IL. John is also survived by his brother, Jim (Sandy) Price of Hopkinsville, KY and sister, Loretta (Ben) Hohler of Green River, WY.

     His pride and joy were his grandchildren Addisyn (Jordan) Hartman, Brennon (Hailey) Warren, Colby Price, Conor Price, Nathanial Price, Brently Price, Cassidie Price, and Jamison Price.  Step-grandchildren include Marrissa (Seth) Bowery, Robie Cavins, Monica (Eric) Keller and many nieces and nephews. 

     John was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Marie Price and in-laws, Harry Lee and Opal Denton. 

     John was born on October 4th, 1948, he was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and he graduated from Cave-in-Rock High School in 1966. John served in the United States Air Force and on October 15th, 1969 John and Cathy were married. He grew up with a love for the outdoors camping and hunting every opportunity he had. John carried these hobbies over into his family teaching his way of horseback riding and camping to his kids. Vegetable gardening and woodworking brought him peace, as he tended to his seeds and plants. He would preserve his garden's bounty through canning which he gifted to family and friends. John spent many years giving back to his community by volunteering his time and skills to the Heritage Festival and several different riding clubs. 

     John devoted years to truck driving with RG Berry Trucking, earning him the handle "Grandpa" due to his close relationships, particularly with his dear friend Ronnie Row “DoubleR”. 

     After retirement from truck driving, John was employed by the Hardin County School District as a custodian and school bus driver. He was dedicated to the wellbeing of the youth in the community where his CB handle of "Grandpa" followed his legacy with the children. He was a mentor for the students as he cared for them as one of his own.

     John will be missed by his family, friends, and his beloved cat, Kitty.

     Funeral services for John LaVern Price will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Stricklin Funeral Home in Harrisburg. Visitation will be held from 12 PM to 2 PM, Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Stricklin Funeral Home. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Airforce and American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Golden Circle and left at the funeral home. Condolences may be left for his family on his obituary page at www.stricklinfuneralhome.com. 

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