Ronald Knight (“R.K.”) Price was born in Alachua, FL on November 23, 1933. He passed away in Mobile, AL on Sept. 8, 2020 and will be buried there. He grew up in Live Oak, FL and spent 3 years in the US Navy. He worked for Southern Bell and AT&T before he retired. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rose Marie Price.
They started their life together in Jacksonville, FL and lived their final years in Andalusia, AL. His children are Steve Price (Janis), Kathy Grosse, David Price (Jewel), Danny Price (Sandi), Philip Price (Amy), Tony Price. His grandchildren are Walker Price, Stuart Grosse, Erin Pettigrew, Allison Clausen, Jessica Winners, Loyd Price, Christopher Price, and Amanda Price. His great-grandchildren are Hannah Pettigrew, David Pettigrew, Micah Pettigrew, and Eve Clausen. He is also survived by his sister Audrey (Glen) Swicegood. His sister, Yvonne Greek, preceded him in death.
Ronald and Rose Marie lived in several places over their years together and they were always active members of a local Baptist church. Ronald enjoyed singing, yard work, and collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. Ronald worked hard to provide for his large family and he will be dearly missed.
A graveside service will be held in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Saturday, September 12 at 10 AM.
1933-2020
A graveside service will be held at 10am on Saturday, 09/12/2020.