PRICE FRANK H

CW4 Frank H. Price was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/26/2014 at the age of 86.8
Parkersburg, WV
Flight Class 56-12
Date of Birth 10/03/1927
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with B/227 AHB 1 CAV in 65-66, 120 AHC in 68-69
This information was provided by Frank R. Pierce (son)

More detail on this person: Frank H. Price, 86, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014, in his residence.

He was born Oct. 3, 1927, in Johnson County, Ky., the son of the late Clark and Alma Ward Price.

Frank served in Korea and Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and was shot down three times. He retired in 1974 after 28 years of service. Thereafter, he served as a helicopter pilot for 12 years with A.E.P. in the Lancaster, Ohio, area. He belonged to Southside Southern Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Vera Morgan Price; a son, Frank R. Price (Angie) of Fayetteville, N.C.; a stepson, Nile Armstrong (Winnie) of Parkersburg; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild; three brothers, Claude (Kay), Eddie (Lynn) and William Price; and a sister, Jnan Bostic of Detroit.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two wives, Elli Price and Garnet Price; a brother, Henry Price; and a sister, Edith Fay Craddock.

Funeral services will be at 1p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St., Parkersburg, with Pastor Paul Drake officiating and military services by American Legion Post No. 15. Burial will follow the service at Pisgah Cemetery, Wirt County, W.Va.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Condolences may be sent to the family online at lamberttatman.com

He proudly served his Country for 28.5 years. He was deeply admired by both my Family and many friends, some whom still survive after their Military Service. I have a Lifetime of his Military items,awards and accomplishments to cherish his Memory.

From: Frank R. Price (Son)

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