Patrick Price
June 23, 1934 ~ October 21, 2023
Born in:
Charlotte, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Patrick Price, 89 of Asheville passed away on October 21, 2023 at his home in Asheville after declining health. He was born in Charlotte to the late Elmer and Clarice Price and survived by his loving wife of almost 65 years, Norma Price and his daughters, Janet Price Ferrell and her husband Woody of Asheville and Kathy Carroll and her husband Steve of Lexington Kentucky and five grandsons, Rush Ferrell (Caroline Harris) and Austin Ferrell, Mason Carroll, Beau Carroll (Jessica) and Sam Carroll. He loved his family deeply and taught them how to love and receive love well.
Patrick graduated with a degree in chemistry in the last class from Wake Forest University at the original campus. He worked at American Enka and then BASF before retiring and starting his own environmental consulting business. He was a long time member of West Asheville Presbyterian Church where he served the church in many rolls over the years and now a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church.
Pat served as Chairman of the Asheville City School Board, helping him to keep his eye and hand on his girls. He received the Order of Long Leaf Pine for his environmental work at the state level. He enjoyed hiking, photography, traveling and his passion was chasing old steam engines and creating model train layouts.
There will be a gravesite service at Glade Valley Presbyterian Church at 11am on Oct 28, 2023. A memorial will be held at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Dec. 2 at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ABCCM, 20 20th Street, Asheville, NC 28806 or WNC Bridge Foundation, 294 Overlook Rd., Asheville NC 28803 or charity of your choice.
The family expresses gratitude to the staff of Hospice Home Care to Pat and the family.
Services
Memorial Service: December 2, 2023 11:00 am
New Hope Presbyterian Church
3070 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Dear Janet and Kathy,
So sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. So many fond memories of the Price family. Growing up in our neighborhood and West Asheville Presbyterian.
We were blessed with Godly parents who taught us how to love the Lord and the importance of family and friends.
I’m praying for you and your mother during this time of loss .
Please give her my love .
Vicki Patton Moss
Pat was a kind and generous man. He always took the time to speak with everyone and was very involved with his church family as well as his own family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jeff and I have fond memories of Pat Price. He served West Asheville Presbyterian with a warm and generous heart. I first met him when he served on the Asheville City School Board. He and Everett Clark were positive leaders of the schools. The world could use a lot more Pat Prices.
Janet and Woody,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing 😢 it is never easy to lose a parent..My prayers will be with you during the coming days an weeks……
I am so saddened to learn of Pat’s passing. He was a true Southern Gentleman who loved God, his family, church, friends, community, and alma mater and I will always remember our discussions of common work interests and sports rivalries! May God Bless You All during these trying times.
Remembering Pat from years ago. He was a true gentleman and a person with many interests. My condolences to Norma and the family during this difficult time.