Lawrence Price

Lawrence Wayne “Larry” Price was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. Larry passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 4th, 2023, at the age of 89.

Larry was born and raised in Corona, CA, and attended Corona High School. Larry played football and studied Economics at nearby Pomona College. During his sophomore year, Larry met the love of his life, Maria, while a summer school student at the Mexico City University in Mexico City. After graduating college, Larry ventured to Pensacola to attend Navy flight school which also brought him closer to his future wife Upon flight school graduation, Larry and Maria moved from Navy base to Navy base in the coastal United States. Most notably, Larry and Maria lived in Japan while completing two tours. Their time in Japan allowed them an opportunity to realize their dream of living overseas. During his stint in the Navy Reserves, Larry earned his Masters in International Business as a Thunderbird. The Prices then moved to Chicago, where Larry flew on the weekends to honor his Navy Reserve commitments and began his career as an underwriter at CNA. The family continued to move from city to city, stopping in Dallas, New Jersey, New Orleans, and Houston along the way before finally settling in Dunwoody in 1980, where they lived surrounded by their family for the last 43 years.

Mr. Price was a long-time, active member of Dunwoody Methodist Church and a Rivermont Golf Club member, where he enjoyed catching up with friends and golfing. He loved music and attending theater with friends. Larry did not stay put for very long, and was always game for the next adventure, traveling around the world with groups of friends, attending Squadron Reunions to catch up with old pals, or diving into a really good spy novel. While at home, Larry could be found gardening or tending to anything needing fixing. Larry truly loved spending time outside, typically sitting on the nearest porch with a coffee or a crossword puzzle in hand, soaking in the peaceful stillness of the outdoors. His favorite place to be outdoors was at Lake Lanier, where he spent time tinkering on his boat, fishing, or gazing at the view from the porch, surrounded by his family.

Larry is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Maria Price; his children, Kathy and Eric Koenigsberg, Sandra Chesnutt, and David Price; grandchildren Zachary Koenigsberg (Nissa), Bart Koenigsberg, Mary Price Long (Stephen) and Tillman Chesnutt; great-grandchild Mabel Koenigsberg; and many, many friends. Larry is especially remembered for his warm smile, joyous laugh, and unconditional positivity. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial Contributions be made to Dunwoody United Methodist Church or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

The celebration of Larry’s life will be held at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Saturday, September 16th at 11:00 AM.