Robert M. “Robbie” Price, of Cleveland, TN, died at his home on Saturday, July 19, 2014.
Robbie worked for many years detailing cars for Jim and Jackie Chase and also Brian Liner until his retirement at age 62. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Robbie never met a stranger, enjoyed his Sunday School Class, sharing a joke with those around him and woodworking with his hands.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Thelma Bledsoe; mother, Hazel Longwith Price; grandmother, Naomi Bledsoe; foster brother, James Hoyle Shedden; brother-in-law, Alvin Scroggins; mother-in-law, Mary Belle “Granny” Scroggins; and three half-brothers, Donnie, Jackie and George Price.
Robbie is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Nora Scroggins Price; daughter, Hazel Price; son, Todd Price and his wife Susan; two grandsons, Seth Rickman and Nathan Rickman and wife Lisa; great-grandson, Eric Rickman; special nephew, Chris Scroggins and wife Suzzane; nephews, Andy Scroggins (Dwanna) and David Brewer; two nieces, Amy Swallows (Greg) and Cara Owenby (Adam); brothers-in-law, Bill Scroggins and Larry Scroggins; two sisters-in-law, Darlene O’Neal and Nancy Scroggins; a very special friend Jerry Huggins; other nieces and nephews, Robbie Price (Lisa), Steve Price (Lesley), Ann Anderson (Tony), Lisa McClelland (Steve), Donnie Price, Tyler Price and Nicki Ledwell; numerous other extended family members; and a host of special friends.
A celebration of his life is planned for Tuesday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the East Cleveland Baptist Church located 1145 Arnold Street NE in Cleveland, TN with the Reverend Joe Lockman and Lloyd Eismeier officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday, July 22 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
The interment and burial will take place on Wednesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. in the Sunset Memorial Gardens with his family and friends serving as pallbearers.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in Robbie’s memory to your personal church or the charity of your choice.
Companion Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.