Willie D.

Price

Willie D. "Bill" Price, originally of Marion, AL. passed away on March 14, 2025. He was 93 years old.

The 3rd of 4 children of Preston and LeeElla Price, Bill accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He remained active in church all of his life. He was a dedicated member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church from his arrival in Toledo in 1949 until Covid pandemic and failing health prevented him from attending in person. He served in various positions during his time at Shiloh. He sang in the mass choir, served on the Deacon Board and later served as Chairman of the Deacon Board. He spearheaded the building committee and worked on every church renovation project, often after finishing a full-day's work at his day job.

Bill was a loving and dedicated husband to his wife of 56 years, Loretta (Lewis) Price. Industrious by nature, Bill worked hard to provide a stable home for her and their growing family. Together, they made sure their children received plenty of love and structure, as well as teaching them the importance of hard work and education. Once the children grown and he had retired from The Blade, he and the love of his life enjoyed traveling shopping trips and taking cruises. hen his wife became ill and bed-bound. Bill put all other things aside to be her primary care-given in their home until her passing in 2009.

Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife Loretta (Lewis) Price, daughters Valencia ("Val") Britten, Willia "Linda" Harris, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Price, parents Preston and Lee Ella Price , brothers Johnnie Price Sr., CleArthur Price and sister Opal Johnson-Gillespie.

Cherishing his memory are his children: Winora "Winnie" Williams, Gregory D. (Patricia) Price Sr., Debra Price-Witcher, Tammy (Rev. A.E.) Knighten and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, special cousin Willie "Sonny" Edwards dear friend Theodore "Ted" Franklin along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.