Ralph Albert Price

Ralph Albert Price, age 94, died April 14, 2011. Ralph was born on October 1, 1916 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, and after graduating from high school moved to Oklahoma City where he attended Draughon’s Business College and worked for the American Service Bureau. On March 17, 1943 Ralph married the girl he loved since age fourteen and he and Joy celebrated 66 wonderful years of marriage before her death. Ralph served in the Pacific arena in World War II, and then began a successful 35 year career with the Hooper Holmes Bureau. Ralph was a long time member of Crown Heights Christian Church, serving in many capacities including Chair of the Congregation, Deacon, Elder and member of the newspaper crew. He was a 32nd degree Mason. Ralph was an avid sports fan, but especially loved OU football and golf. He was a true gentleman, always gracious and kind, a loving husband, faithful friend to many, inspiration and role model to his family. Ralph will be especially remembered for his delightful sense of humor and beautiful smile, which brightened so many of our lives. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Grace Price, his beloved wife Joy, and three sisters, Edith Price, Helen McElvany, and Mildred Grimm. He is survived by his nieces Carmelita Scott and Jan Sills, Brenda Mitchell and Ann Hampson, nephews, Dr. Scott A. Mitchell and Bill Wray, great nephews Jeremy Mitchell, Sammy Mitchell, and Todd Sills, great nieces Sarah Mitchell Thompson, Shawna Mitchell Cruz, and Wendi Sills and great-great nephew Chandler Sills, and great-great nieces Sarah Howry and Mandie Howry. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Emeritus at Quail Creek for the exceptional love and care given to Ralph, and to Quality Life Hospice for their support during this past year. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Crown Heights Christian Church. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, April 18, at Crown Heights Christian Church.

Condolences may be offered at www.guardianwestfuneralchapel.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Guardian Funeral Homes West Chapel, Oklahoma City, OK.