It is with a sad heart that our family shares the passing, on April 27, 2021 of Jerry Don Price of Prescott Valley, Arizona. Born in Mulberry, Arkansas on September 21, 1941.
He was preceded in death by his parents Troy and Stella Price, and a brother, Steve.
He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Eileen; two children, son, Robert Price and wife Sangmi of Texas and daughter, Kathleen Kundert and husband Rocky of Tennessee; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Price and wife Madeline and Gene Price and wife Esperanza, one sister, Dorothy Porterfield; and many nieces and nephews.
Don was an Army veteran. He proudly served 27 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. retiring with the rank of lieutenant. He was an avid hunter and loved going to Wyoming each year deer hunting. Don played in many poker tournaments across the United States.
A celebration of life will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville, Arkansas with Pastor Dennis Fisher officiating. Inurnment will follow at 11:30 AM in the Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors.
The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to CVMA (Combat Veterans Motorcycle Assoc.), check payable to CVMA, TN 18-1/Jerry Don Price. Send to CVMA c/o Paul Bosch-1127 Bledsoe Drive, Castalian Springs, TN 37031 or through the CVMA website.
Jerry was one of my sergeants at Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office at Temple Station. I enjoyed working for Jerry and found he was an excellent carpenter when he remodeled our station kitchen.
The Lord is near the broken-hearted and saves those crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:18
Jim Forbus
Reno, NV
I am extremely sorry for your loss Price Family.
Eileen and family. You are in our prayers. Jerry is going to be missed. He will always be with us in our hearts and minds. We had some fun times together and when we think about them, it makes us smile. Eileen, if you need anything, we are here for you. May the support of your family and friends help you thought this difficult time. We are here for you.
Jerry was a square shooter who took care of his men I was told by one of my favorite deps, that i was his preferred sgt to be in the field when a incident went down, bhut he wanted Jerry to approve the report!!!!!! build them buildings up above Jerry.
Worked with Jerry when we both were at San Dimas Station in the mid 70’s,,He was a great partner and we had a lot of fun working together. Rip Jerry you will be missed by all those that knew and work along side of you.
Eileen and family. We are so sorry and will miss him. Louis worked with Jerry at Pico Rivera Station. We got to know him again in McArthur every June. He always mad his Chili and it was so good. Our condolences to all of you. May all of your fond memories bring you comfort.
Rest in Peace. Lot of memories of Jerry while we worked at Pico Rivera. One memory of Jerry is when we went to Rio Hondo College during student unrest. Great Sergeant. I won’t go into details but many out there know what happened. Price family take care and God Bless. We lived very near to the Price family in Chino, Ca, and still do!
Lt. Price! I remember you when I first got out of the academy and went to BC! You were on the “tough” Lt’s!! 🙂 As a young female deputy, I just looked up to you as someone very important, and you always had the right thing to say!!! I’m glad I knew you, even though I was always looking up. I was at BC in 1992, and I believe you retired shortly after I transferred. Prayers to your wonderful family!! 🙂
Just wanted to state that Jerry was a fine man and a good deputy sheriff. He was a friend. I worked around him for several years at San Dimas Station, so I know that he was a good worker and employee. Jerry and I are both from Arkansas. If I remember correctly you lived around the corner from me in Chino, CA. Sorry for your loss, never thought that I would out live him.
When you met Jerry it was like he could have been one of your childhood buddies, You felt like you could identify with this fella on every level. He was a family man and wasn’t embarrassed to tell you of his pride and love for them., He loved hunting, well he loved life and lived it to the full. I have so many memories of the good work we did in patrol and of the times we found humor. Everyone liked this man, and he had everyone’s respect. He will be remembered and missed.
I’ll miss Jerry. We spent many a time together while working together on the Sheriff’s Department. Jerry and I attended the academy together and our oaths crossed many times in the ensuing years. Always quick with a story and a smile, Jerty was very special to me. I know he has left huge holes in many of our hearts.
I’ll miss his memorial service bit will be there in spirit from here in Missouri.