Jerry D. Price, formerly of Tunnel Hill
Jerry D. Price, age 79 years, a former resident of Tunnel Hill, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Saline Care Center in Harrisburg.
Jerry was born Sept. 23, 1941 in the community of Muddy in Saline County. He was the son of Kenneth Clifford "Buck" Price and Freda Mae (Davis) Price.
On Sept. 6, 1991, Jerry was united in marriage to Arlene (nee Johnson) at Morganfield, Kentucky by pastor Billy J. Cox, a Methodist clergyman.
In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by his children, Larry (Kerri) Price of Herrin, Joey Lynn Whiteside of Tunnel Hill, Starla S. Sharp of Olmsted, and Yvonne Christine (Herb) Hosfeldt of Vienna; six grandchildren, Macey Hahn, Collier Hahn, Charlotte Hahn, Ashley (Ryan) Hannan, Phillip (Laura) Hosfeldt and Cody (his fiancé, Sarah Cain) Hosfeldt; three great-grandsons, Nicholas, Tyler and Beckett; a brother, Robert Steven (Elizabeth) Price of Richmond, Virginia; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kaylynn Breanna Price (Dec. 29, 1991 - January 29, 2001) and siblings Charles Hargrave, Mary Farmer, Harlotta Yates, Shirley Hill, Helen Harrison, Alan Price, Kenneth Price, and his twin brother - Larry Price.
Jerry was a retired U.M.W.A. coal miner. He had been employed by the Island Creek Coal Co. in Morganfield, Kentucky.
Jerry enjoyed studying history and religion. He is remembered for his love of watching television, especially westerns. Jerry also enjoyed listening to opera and classical music. He was an avid outdoorsman and spent time enjoying nature walking on the Tunnel Hill Trail.
Jerry and Arlene worshipped together at the New Salem Baptist Church.
A graveside service honoring the life of Jerry D. Price was held Thursday morning at New Salem Cemetery, 2147 Creal Springs Road. Pastor Jack Hill officiated.
A visitation was held earlier Thursday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's disease Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 805 W. De Young St., Marion, Illinois 62959 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
To share a memory of Jerry or to leave an online message of condolence for his family, please visit www.baileyfh.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.