Fred R. Price, 84, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 20, 2015 in a local hospital.
Fred was born on February 28, 1931 in Newton, MS, to the late Calvert & Stella Price. He was of the Protestant faith. Fred was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps who had retired after thirty years of service. During his service time, he was awarded National Defense Service Medal with a star, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Third Award with star, Good Conduct Medal, eight award with a Silver Star and two Bronze Stars, Army Commendation Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon and several other awards, ribbons and citations. Post retirement from the Marine Corps, Fred enjoyed woodworking and working in his garden.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Steven Price; and several siblings and their spouses, Nick & Thelma Price, Stony & Lois Price, Dwight and Frances Price, Virginia & Jimmy Trikosko, Helen & Tony Glaski and Ada & Sonny Johnson.
Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Freda Chastain Price; two daughters, Pamela Price and Tamela Price; one grandson and his wife, Matthew and Amanda Price; two great- grandchildren, Kinley and Karson Price; numerous nieces and nephews; other extended family members; and host of special friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 25 from 4-8 p.m. at the Companion Funeral Home located at 2419 Georgetown Road in Cleveland, TN.
A graveside service is planned for Tuesday, May 26, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chattanooga National Cemetery and will conclude with full military honors to honor Fred’s service to our country.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the local Toys for Tots program in Fred’s memory.
Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Price family with his arrangements.