Raymond Kenneth Price went to be with the Lord July 16, 2014. He was a devoted father and friend to many and will be greatly missed. Raymond will be remembered for all of the laughter and love he shared with everyone, his warm heart and steady compassion.
Born in Gary, Indiana on January 26, 1948, to A. D. & Mattie Price, he was the eighth of ten children. He moved to Tucson Arizona at the age of 12 and in 1974, married D'Norgia Taylor and soon moved to Portland, Oregon in 1980. A lover of knowledge, Raymond had a strong belief in education and attended University of Arizona for 3 years and later graduated from Portland State University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science. He also worked toward his Master's degree in Public Health. He is survived by his daughters, Leah and Alice Price, his beloved grandson Anaru Jackson; his former wife of 30 years D'Norgia Price; sisters Doris Stark (Gary, IN), Maxine Price (Tucson, AZ), Bertha Smith (Tucson, AZ); brothers Leslie "Mickey" Sims (Kansas City, KS), Alexander Price, Jr (Austin, TX), Delano Price (Tucson, AZ) and Michael Price (Tucson, AZ), a host of nieces and nephews and his adored uncle Roscoe Pickett (New York, NY).
Raymond's career lead him to work with young people, recruiting them to at Job Corps, a stint as bus driver with Tri Met, Multnomah County Health Department as an epidemiologist and a social worker with the State of Oregon Child Protective Services.
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August 23, 2014
I knew Ray at Tucson High, and he always had a kind, friendly, humorous, demeanor. His later pictures seem to show that he hadn't changed. May his family be comforted by their pleasant memories of him.
Mattie Green Allen, Tucson, AZ
August 18, 2014
CHARLES COLEMAN
WOW I REALLY LIKED THIS GUY,,,,,,, INCREDIBLY ENCOURAGING, FEARLESS.LY FARE,,,,,,,, CHARLES DANIEL COLEMAN
July 31, 2014
Janet coleman
Dear family,
You had such a unique special father that shared his laughter and love with the world. I miss him dearly and he is irreplaceable in my life. May God be with you during this most difficult time. I can never forget my friend who loved unconditionally. I am praying for everyone and realized that he is now personally, acquainted with God and the angels. He is learning so much about the heavenly realm and telling his wonderful stories to everyone who will listen there. Rest in peace, my dear friend, Mr Raymond Kenneth Price.
July 27, 2014
TRISHA WOODMAN
WHAT A AMAZING FATHER!! I HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED MY BFF (ALICE PRICE) DAD! I HAVE WATCHED HIM UNCONDITIONALLY LOVE HIS WIFE, AND DAUGHTERS, EVEN ME!! HE ALWAYS MADE ME SMILE WHEN EVER HE WAS AROUND, HE WOULD RUN UNTIL THE WHEELS FELL OFF!! HONESTLY, IF I WAS TO MARRY A MAN IT WOULD BE LIKE HIM, LOYAL, HAPPY, (EVEN WHEN TIMES ARE HARD), RESPECTFUL, STRONG, WISE, AND VERY CARING FOR THOSE WITHOUT! MAY GOD BE WITH YOU MR. PRICE... MY DAUGHTER WHO JUST SPENT TIME WITH MR. PRICE RIGHT BEFORE HIS PASSING, WAS SO SAD, BUT VERY HONORED TO HAVE THE CHANCE TO HAVE MET SUCH AN AMAZING MAN!! THANK YOU RAYMOND PRICE FOR ALL OF YOUR ADVICE AND BLESSING ME WITH A BFF LIKE ALICE PRICE. SHE IS A MIRROR OF YOU!! LOVE YOU!! MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!! ;)
July 27, 2014
Ozella Russell
The Chappel family has known the Price family for years. I have known Raymond since Junior High School. He has always been a light that shined when he was around people. It saddens me to think he has left us but he will be missed. However, he is at peace and with the other Price family members that have gone on before him. My deepest sympathy to all of his family.
July 25, 2014
Shelley B Shelley
What a beautiful home going service. Brother Ray, you will be sorely missed. We know that "every lickle thing is gon be alright".
July 25, 2014
Cecil Prescod
My condolences to the family. My prayers are with and for you.
July 25, 2014
Rhonda Frahm
May the lord be with the family. Ray's work family will truly miss the wonderful man that he was, full of love and smiles for his co-workers and families that he served. May god rest your beautiful soul Mr. Raymond!
Rhonda Frahm
DHS, Child Welfare
July 25, 2014
Rosemary (Mattucci) Vinson
May the Lord be with the Raymond Price family. I always enjoyed Raymond, he will truly be missed by many, just know he is in a better place. My prayers remain with his family.
July 25, 2014
Adrian Price
Uncle Raymond, we will miss you greatly. Your beautiful soul, will forever live on. rest with the angels. Love your niece, Adrian, great niece Jaiden and great nephew Savion.
July 25, 2014
Tanisha Price-Johnson
Dear Leah and Alice,
My heart hurts in a way that is hard to describe. I love your Dad, my Uncle so very much. I am deeply sorry that I'm unable to be there to hug you and wipe away your tears. But, please know that I'm here for you, Anaru and Aunt D'Norgia...always. Uncle Raymond will always be in my heart.
Love Always, Your Cousin,
Tanisha N. Price-Johnson
Tucson, AZ
July 24, 2014
Renay Pierson
My Dear uncle I still have your voice mail saved in my phone .I thank you for your time and wisdom .alice, leah, Rue D, norgia stick with each other l love you all cousin Renay.
July 24, 2014
Gloria Windham
My condolences to the family on the passing of Raymond Price. Raymond was a dear friend of our family and although I had not spent much time with him, I feel as if I have known him a very long time. He was a warm and kind person. May our Father in heaven touch the hearts of all his family and friends during this time of great loss.
July 24, 2014
S Dixon
You were a wonderful person and you will be missed!
July 24, 2014
Sharon McLenithan
To Ray's family: My condolences in the loss of your father and grandpa..I have known and worked with Ray for ten years at Midtown and East. He was the most caring and gentle man I know who loved his children and his grandson without question. I will miss seeing and talking to him on a daily basis...he left a hole in my day but fond memories that will always be with me. Thank you for sharing him with me.
July 24, 2014
Hey Mr. Raymond! I remember the last time i saw you in Tucson.... You come from a family of giants.... Some of the best people I know.... Blessings to you on your journey home and to your family..... Peace, Barbea Williams...
July 24, 2014
Artis Poole
,Dear Family, I am with you in spirit. My love and prayers go out to you all.
July 24, 2014
Audrey Krick
I will always remember Raymond as one of the kindest men I have had the pleasure of knowing. He loved his family deeply and knew how to be a wonderful neighbor and a caring supportive community member. Raymond could always be depended on for a word of encouragement and a sense of genuine pride for the accomplishments of others. His warmth and comfortable good nature were what I believe I will remember most about Raymond, for he had the gift to create a positive atmosphere wherever he was. I loved him and he will be greatly missed, by me and by my family. He will be with us forever for a love like his will always be kept alive in our hearts. I am here for you, always, Audrey
July 24, 2014
Liz Fouther-Branch
Your family is in our prayers. I know it's painful to lose a father, husband, uncle, brother and friend, but his legacy will continue through for many years to come.Blessings the Fouther and Branch families.
July 24, 2014
Derric Thompson
Ray was like your favorite uncle. In the presence of his daughters he showed nothing but love and respect. And when he was with the fellas, nothing short of knowledge, good music & great laughs. I admired that balance about Ray.
Your "Dash" my friend is filled with a lot of love. Rest In Paradise Ray!
July 23, 2014
Wille & Marsha Jack
Your family is in our prayers as you prepare to give Raymond Price a homecoming. A humble man who is in high regard to all who have known him. Now he is embraced by Jesus in his eternal home.
I had a pleasure to work with your dad at Tri Met and he always had a smile and kind word.
God comfort you all.
Willie & Marsha Jack
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