November 27, 1932 - June 1, 2019
James Leslie Price, Jr., departed this life on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the age of 86 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was born on November 27, 1932, the son of James Leslie Price, Sr. and Beatrice Price.
Mr. Price was a past chairman of The Board of Home Oil Company and the longest serving board member. He was an avid hunter and a member of the Joiner Hunting Club. He was a''tiller of the soil'' in Mississipi County, Arkansas and was also an accomplished Aerial Applicator with membership in the Aerial Applicator Association. He was a life time member of the Whitton Baptist Church and attended the First United Methodist Church of West Memphis, Arkansas.
Survivors include: his wife, Laquita Ayers Price; brother, Jerry Price of Shelford, Arkansas; sister, Bobbie Robertson of Joiner, Arkansas.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, James Leslie ''Mitch'' Price, III and mother-in-law Juanita Ayers.
Mr. Price was a devoted father and husband. Leslie was loved by all his friends and was a true, humble, southern gentleman who had many talents. One such talent, that he annually shared with many, was to call them on their birthday. To their delight when they answered the phone they would hear Leslie playing ''Happy Birthday'' and ''Have I Told You Lately That I Love You'' on his harmonica. He touched many lives and made a lasting impression throughout his life.
Graveside Services will be held at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm.
Memorials Contributions in memory of Mr. Price may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.
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5 Condolence(s)
Jana Malone
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Sending sincere condolences to Mrs. Price.
Dennis Hughes
Monday, June 3, 2019
Although we had only met a few times when i was a boy visiting Uncle Les And Aunt Beatrice we were family .The years pass and time waits for no one . . I have the deepest respect for you and your children and all of your kin and friends rest in peace my cousin and some day the all mighty will reunite us all .May God Bless .
Jeff and Laura Jane Giaccaglia
Monday, June 3, 2019
Jeff and I feel privileged to have become friends with Mr. Les.
We will always cherish our time shared together.
Our hearts are with you, Mrs. Laquita. Prayers for peace, comfort and strength.
With all our love,
Jeff and Laura Jane
Dametra Eddings Helms
Monday, June 3, 2019
LaQuita, I am so sorry for the loss of Junior. I know you and all of us will miss his presence. He such a smiling, sweet person just as you are.
My sympathy and prayers for you!
Larry Magdovitz
Monday, June 3, 2019
Mr. Price was such a sweet gentleman and my family loved living next door to Mr. and Mrs. Price. I truly will regret that we didn't get to spend more time with Les and that I will never get to hear him play the harmonica. I'll never forget the day I was working at our condo next door to Laquita and Les and he brought me some banana bread and strawberries. He said "You look like you could use a boost". He didn't know how right he was and it absolutely made my day. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Ave atque vale, amicus.