John Cecil Price, age 79 of Somerset, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Jean Waddle Care Center.  

John was born on March 18, 1945 at Public, KY to Cecil Price and Hulda Harper Price.  He worked as a mechanic for the Somerset Chevrolet Garage and later as a self employed mechanic.   He was a member of Sinking Valley Baptist Church.  John loved his dune buggy “Dixie”, collected stomper cars, enjoyed skeet shooting and guns, C B radios and computers.  When John got into a task, he gave 100%.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, one son, Timothy (Julie) Price of Somerset; one grandson, Adam Price; one sister, Vivian (Barney) Nicely of Somerset; one brother, Edwin (Linda) Price of Somerset; one sister in law, Jalene Price of Somerset; his only surviving aunt, Joan Rodgers of Cincinnati; a loved fur baby “Mario”; and a host of nieces and nephews, neighbors and friends who are saddened by his passing.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Hulda Price; his sister, Kathleen (Chester) Harris; two brothers, Bill (Gina) Price and Jerry Price.

Visitation for John Price will be on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.  

The Funeral Service will follow on May 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Bullock and Bro. Shawn Bailey officiating.  

Burial will be in the Sinking Valley Cemetery.

You are welcome to view the obituary and offer condolences to the family at our website:  www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sinking Valley Cemetery Upkeep Fund in memory of John Price.  Donations can be mailed to Lake Cumberland Funeral Home at P.O. Box 1441, Somerset, KY  42502.

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for John Cecil Price.