Mr. Virgil Price Jr.

November 13, 1935 - January 3, 2017

******NOTE: FUNERAL SERVICE TIMES AND OBITUARY LISTED BELOW ****IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, the family requests sending monetary donations to the funeral home for funeral expenses. _____________________________________________________ Virgil Price Jr. was born November 13, 1935 to Virgil and Ida B. Price in Chicago, IL. Virgil, also known as "June-Bug", was the youngest of 3 siblings, Bobby Price and Bishop Colleen Boyd-Murray who both preceded in in death. Virgil was known as "Uncle Junior" to his nieces and nephews: Denise, Maine, Tony, Ileene, Michael (who preceded him in death), Emily, Bobby Jr., Ronny, Pat, Reba, Wanda and Cheryl (who preceded him in death). He was a great uncle to several nieces and nephews. Virgil was raised by his grandmother, "Mama Lump" in Greenville, Mississippi. He was raised closely with his first cousins, Alonzo (who has preceded him in death), Leola and Bennie. He was part of the Brown and Pruitt family, which included a host of other aunts uncles and cousins. After graduating high school, he furthered his education in Electrical Engineering. He was employed as Engineering/Conductor for over 35 years at Norfolk and Southern Railroad. Virgil met Minister Anna Price and they were united in marriage for 41 years. Virgil has four children Stanley Gladney Sr., Brenda Franklin, Aneka Joy Price-Brown and Ethan Price, son-in-law, Courtenay J. Brown Sr., daughter-in-laws Carolyn Gladney and Kim Price. He was blessed to have 12 grandchildren and great grandchildren. His oldest grandchild, Stanley Washington, sadly preceded him in death. Virgil enjoyed sharing his creative side with his grandchildren, which included building train sets, woodworking and recently poetry writing. Virgil and Ana Price originally attended Grace Temple Church, where they served in ministry as a Deacon and Missionary. They served there for over 15 years before joining Christian Life Center in Kalamazoo, which is now Stones Church. Virgil was a true servant of God, who was very meek and humble. He was a friend to everyone around him and possessed a calming quiet spirit that only God could impart. He always went above the call of duty to serve and mentor those in need. He was definitely one-in-a-million and will be missed for his exceptional and extraordinary fatherhood abilities. Virgil enjoyed helping all of his family and friends. There was nothing he wouldn't do to assist with making life easier for his loved ones. Virgil and Anna were marriage counselors, mentors and spiritual parents to many. Virgil left an imprint on people's hearts and for that, he will always be remembered.