Robert Lee Price
January 6, 1929 ~ July 2, 2004
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville ~ Robert Lee Price, 75, of Asheville, passed away July 2, 2004, at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Edna Wolfe Price and Orville B. Price. Bob was a 1952 graduate of Michigan State University in Agricultural Science. He served as a lieutenant in the 7th infantry Division in Korea with the Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, with the Army Reserves in 1981. He joined Gerber Products Company in 1954 in Rochester, New York and retired after 37 years as the Asheville Plant Manager.
Robert was active during his life in the Southern Food Processors Association, American Society of Quality Control, Kiwanis, United Way, Health Adventure, Asheville Chamber of Commerce, Manna Food Bank, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Reserved Officers Association, American Legion, Junior Achievement, Western North Carolina Development Association, YMCA and the Asheville Tennis Association.
Surviving is his wife Joan of 51 years; a brother John, of Dallas, TX; six children, Robin of Dallas, TX, Robert of Fuquay-Varina, NC, Jill Murdoch of Largo, Fl, Tim of Lemoore, CA, Matthew of Raleigh, NC and Amy Peters of Canton, GA and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 11:00 am at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Reverend Ashley Crowder-Stanley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Camp Good Days & Special Times (a camp for children with Cancer/Blood Disorders) at 1311 N. Westshore Blvd, Suite 314, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813) 281-2192.
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I am sorry I did not know of Mr. Price’s death in time to visit your family. I know you feel a huge loss and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lisa
Dave and I send you and your family our deepest sympathy in the loss of one so loved and cherished.
Our sympathy and prayers go out to Jill and her family. There is no one like a ‘Dad’ and we are so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Holly and Bruce
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Price. We enjoyed the times we had the privilege to share with him and his family. He was a kind man and always made you feel at ease. Our deepest condolences to Jill and her family.
Our thoughts are with all of you in these sad times.
Bob was one of the finest human beings that I had the honor to meet and work for. A true gentleman.
Bob hired me in 1971, a dumb kid straight out of college. He must have seen a match, I retired from Gerber after 27 years. Bob was a most honorable man, a good man and a fine example to follow. He was good to his people and knew our business well. He was a pleasure to work for and to know. He started me on the right path in many ways. Joan, to you and the kids please be assured you and the family are in my prayers and I will offer special intentions tomorrow for Bob during Mass.
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. With sincere and deep sympathy,
John and Michelle (loving friends of Jill)
May the Lord comfort you in this time of need. Our prayers go out to the family.
Bob was a mentor, coach and friend to everyone he ever met. He prepared all of us to serve others, our communities and our country. He cared about us. That was his greatest gift and his legacy.
Doug and Mary Jo Isanhart
Our sympathy to the family.
My prayers are with you at this time. I would like to express how much I appreciate all the help Bob gave me while we were both with Gerber Products Co. The very best to all of you.
Poppy used to me after dinner to the TCBY ice cream store. He came to watch me play baseball, too. I’ll miss him. price
All our thoughts and prayers to the Price family at this time.
Bob was a long time co-worker, a mentor, and a good friend. He was special in many ways. Among them was his constancy in keeping up with old friends. I both admired and liked him, and remember him fondly.
My best to Joan and the family.
I will remember Mr. Price as an kind person who loved and was very proud of his family.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mark and Melissa
Amy, So sad to hear of your loss…Your dad was such a nice man. I only wish I could have known him better. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Miss ya!!
Lesley
Jill,
You maybe don’t remeber me but I am Beth Heads mother. You were in tennis camp together a long time ago. Sorry about your dad but glad to know where you are. Beth is in California and has two grown sons.
Let me hear from you and I can get you in touch with Beth if you like.
Thinking of you.
Bobbie Head
Just to let you, Joan and the children, know how very much we care.
Fond memories of my association with him at Gerber Asheville and Cape Town. Very special Bob and Joan’s visit to us here in Cape Town a few years ago and our privilege to spend time with them in and around Cape Town.
A great man and friend and colleague.
To all the Prices,
I’m so sorry for the loss of Bob to all of you and to all who knew him. I know Johnny thought a great deal of him, and I understand your loss of Bob after the long struggle with illness. My heart and thoughts are with you.
Patsy Keever
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Joan,
What a wonderful man, your husband. I’m fortunate to have known both of you. My prayers are with you and the family. I’ll miss Bob.
Mary Necko
To the Price family,
Our sincere sympathy goes to all of you in the loss of Mr. Price. We remember him and Mrs. Price being so faithful to attend sports at Catawba College. We were fortunate to visit their home in Asheville along with the Catawba Girl’s basketball team.
Elaine and Jimmy Harbour
I worked with Bob on many Gerber overseas projects. He was a very valuble member of the Gerber team and a dear friend as well.
I knew Bob through his assocaition with Western Carolina Industries and the industrial community. He was a manager and leader who represented positive values and ethical principles in his approach to management. He was highly respected and I am honored to have known him as a friend. I extend my deepest sympathy to the family during this time of great sadness.
Sincerely,
William (Bill) A. Hart,Jr.
I am thinking of your family. I have such good memories of your dad and of each of you. It was a pleasure to work with the Price children and to know your parents. I am sad you have lost your wonderful dad and husband.
Much love and sympathy to each of you,
Alice Hart
To the Price Family… I consider myself such a lucky one to have known ‘Good Ole Teddy Bear’ for ALL these years!! And what GREATNESS he stood for and by his family he raised!! Thank you and I look forward to the memories we will have of him until we see him again!! I am sorry that I did not know of his services after he died. Keep in touch. Love, Sally
Amy, Gary & Family….
Our deepest sympathy to you and your Family…our prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy to Joan and family. The Gerber years were the best of our lives.
Carol Cotter
Sheila Cotter
Gary & Pam Cotter
We wish to express to Bob’s family our depest sympathy, as you adjust to this difficult change in our lives. May the peace of God be with you.
Vic and Bob worked together at Gerber’s Asheville plant several years.
We also remember some of the children, especially Jil during high school – fond memories.
Vic and Thelma McGraw
I remember the Price family when I was principal of T. C. Roberson. I remember Mr. and Mrs. Price and how supportive they were of the school and its programs. Your children were just great to be around; because they contributed so much to the educational and athletic programs. Your dad will be missed; but he leaves behind a tremendous legacy.
God bless you all,
Charles Koontz
Dear Joan, Jill and all,
I am saddened to read of Bob’s passing. I remember so fondly of how he brightened my workdays with his great smile and funny quips. I am sure it has been tough for your family during this time of decline, but know now he is walking and laughing and at peace in heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with you today
I was sorry to hear about Bob. I have always thought a lot of him, and remember a lot of fond memories when he was assigned to me as a reservist. Please call if I can do anything for the family.
Hey Matt,
Deborah and I are very sorry to hear about your dad.
I know this can’t be an easy time
for you and Wendy and your families
but are prayers are with you.
If you need anything please let us know
Love ,
John and Deborah
Ball Corporation
Bob was a wonderful next door neighbor. He let us shoot baskets on his court. We got loaves of Bob-baked bread. Bob knew the history of Ballantree, South Asheville, City Politics, school sports, and so much more. Bob did a lot with his years. We love him & will always remember him.
I remember Bob as a fine, very smart man. I worked with him at Gerber Products Company, Fort Smith, AR while I was the 1st personnel mgr and later I went back into sales. He will be sorely missed.
Bob was a member of MANNA FoodBank’s Board of Directors. His kindness and generosity to all, especially towards those in need, will always be remembered.
TO THE PRICE FAMILY…HOW BLESSED WE WERE TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN IN OUR LIVES. I HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES OF MR PRICE GROWING UP THROUGH THE YEARS WITH THE BALLANTREE FAMILY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, ESPECIALLY AFTER HIS SERVICE BECAUSE YOU WILL HAVE SOME TOUGH DAYS. BUT AS TIME GOES ON, YOU WILL BEGIN TO REMEMBER MORE OF THE GREAT TIMES RATHER THAN HIS SUFFERING AND SICKNESS. EACH OF YOU HAVE QUALITIES OF YOUR FATHER…CHERISH THOSE AND PASS THEM TO YOUR CHILDREN (HIS GRANDCHILDREN). I REMEMBER MY FATHER CALLING ME IN COLLEGE JUST TO TELL ME HE SAT WITH ‘BOB’ AT THE ROBERSON BALL GAME…I AM SURE BETWEEN THE TWO OF THEM THEY COULD CRITIQUE THE ENTIRE GAME, ALL THE PLAYERS AND THE OFFICIALS TO TOP IT OFF. HE WAS SO PROUD OF ALL OF HIS CHILDREN. A LIGHT IN HIS EYE WOULD SHINE WHEN HE WOULD SPEAK OF ANYONE IN HIS FAMILY. YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS…AND MR PRICE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY. HOLD ON TO HIS MEMORY AND TALK ABOUT HIM. HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU. HE IS PEACEFUL NOW AND IMAGINE THE GLORIES HE SEES IN HEAVEN…THE BEAUTY AND PERFECTION. HE WILL NEVER SUFFER AGAIN AND WE WILL ONE DAY BE REUNITED. BE SO PROUD OF THE MAN HE WAS HERE..EVERYONE THOUGHT SO HIGHLY OF HIM. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE ROBIN CORN GRAHAM
Sorry I was not able to be at Bob’s
memorial, Mary Ann’s mother’s funeral was the same day in Hayesville. My thoughts and prayers
are with the Price fanily. Bob was a good man.
Hello Amy,
I was so sad to hear of your father’s death. Robin Graham sent me and email and let me know. I hope that time will ease your pain and that your familys support will help as well. I lost my father in law at Easter and it was not easy, so i can relate somewhat to what you are going thru. I hope you are doing well otherwise and that you are enjoying life and each day to its fullest. Feel free to send me an email if you feel like it…i’d love to catch up. Take care and God bless!!!
Stephanie
If a man can be measured by the character of his children, Amy is testimony enough of Bob Price’s greatness.
My deepest sympathy to all of the Price Family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Emma