PRICE JAMES A

1LT James A. Price was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/21/2018 at the age of 72.0
Memphis, TN
Flight Classes 68-522 and 68-40
Date of Birth 11/20/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/1/9 CAV 1 CAV in 69-70, HHT/1/9 CAV 1 CAV in 70
Call sign in Vietnam APACHE 11
This information was provided by David Branch - obit

More detail on this person: James Arthur Price went home to heaven on November 21, 2018. Jim was a beloved figure who was well known in the Memphis area. Originally from Delaware, OH, Jim moved to Memphis, TN in 1973 to begin his career at Federal Express. Jim retired from Federal Express in 2002. Jim served honorably in the United States Army, retiring as a Captain, before joining the Mississippi Air National Guard in Tupelo, MS. Jim was a decorated Vietnam veteran, where, as an OH-6 Scout Pilot in the 1st Air Cavalry, he was shot down and won the Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Bronze Star for Valor. Jim was an accomplished pilot who loved reading and sitting by a pool or on a beach with his friends and family. Having lived in Memphis most of his life, Jim made many lifelong friends here. He will be remembered as having a great sense of humor and always having a smile on his face. Jim was a war hero, worked his entire career at a world class company, and retired early having built his own rental property business. He inspired all those around him and will be greatly missed: he was a man among men. Jim is survived by his longtime companion, Judy Parker of Memphis, TN, his two brothers, Tom Price of Delaware, OH and Bill Price of Houston, TX. He is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Noelle Price, and grandson, Connor Price, of Richmond, VA. His daughter, Morgan Austin, preceded him in death and awaits him in heaven along with his loving parents, Earl and Jennie Price. There will be a memorial service at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2018. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. All friends are welcome to attend the celebration of Jim's life! Jim's tribute slideshow may be viewed here: Jim's Tribute Slideshow Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. "Celebrating Life_ Behind the Stone Wall".

Burial information: Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, Memphis, TN

This information was last updated 11/24/2018

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024