Michael J Price

1933 - 2017

Michael J Price obituary, 1933-2017, Lexington, SC

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine

3926 Devine St

Columbia, South Carolina

Michael Price Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 7, 2017.

LEXINGTON - Michael Joseph Price, Jr. passed way on November 6, 2017 at the age of 84 in Lexington, S.C. Michael was the son of the late Michael and Josephine (McDermott) Price and was born on January 7, 1933 in Wilkensburg, Pennsylvania. Formerly a resident of Mount Dora, Florida, Michael relocated to the Columbia, South Carolina in 2008.



Michael attended Mt. Lebanon High School and graduated from his beloved Pennsylvania State University in 1954 with a degree in Journalism. It was on the first day of class at Penn State that Michael met his classmate and future bride, Ida Mae “Dee” Renner. He married the love of his life on September 4, 1954 and together they had the other loves of his life, his “girls,” Laurie, Linda and Leslie.



His diverse and illustrious career, which spanned a half century, began in the “Mad Men” days of the advertising business, where he was a Copywriter, Creative Director and finally head of his own agency. His career in advertising also led to him to involvement in radio, stage, TV, and cinema and he earned featured roles with actors such as Tom Hanks and Ernest Borgnine. He also became a well-known voice on numerous national and local TV commercials.



A true renaissance man, Michael was a successful businessman, teacher, artist, author and town official; but his greatest pride and satisfaction came as husband, father, grandfather, and his most accomplished title: great-grandfather, aka “Pop Pop.”



Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Ida Mae (Dee) Price; his three cherished daughters, Laurie Price Barnwell (Bobby LaMotte) of Columbia, SC, Linda Price Bennett (David) of Mount Dora, FL and Leslie Price Cutitta (Frank) of Wayland, MA; his adored grandchildren, Kelly Daves (Chris), Christine Sears (Roger), Staci Bennett (Jim Innis), Cameron Bennett (Amanda), Olivia Cutitta, Genevieve Cutitta; great-grandchildren, Bennett Daves, McCall Daves, Madeline Sears, Carter Sears, Merrick Bennett and Ainsleigh Bennett; his beloved big sister, Mary Louise Munson (John); and numerous nieces and nephews who all adored his loving spirit. He was predeceased by his cherished brother, Jerry Goodrich; sisters, Rosemary and Phyllis; and by his son-in-law, Daniel J. Barnwell, Jr.



The family is planning a celebration of life at a future date.



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November 19, 2017

Jonathan Close

Dee, Laurie, and the rest of the Price Family,

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Mr. Price was always a highlight of my day! Such a joy to sit-down and share conversation with. We would talk about our beloved Nittany Lions regularly. I consider Mr. Price a true friend that I will truly miss. May he rest in eternal peace.

November 15, 2017

Sarah Vann Bonds

Laurie, So sorry to hear of your lose. Your dad sounds like he was a very special man. I am certain he was as proud of you and you were of him.

November 14, 2017

Andy & Ned Ushko

So sorry for your loss - he was a really great guy

November 14, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chip & Alice Haines

November 14, 2017

Nancy & Bill Keane

We have so many memories of Michael! He was one of the first people we got to know when we moved to Mount Dora. Sending love and prayers to Dee, Linda and the rest of the family. We know Michael will be greatly missed!

November 9, 2017

Patricia Brown

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Price was a great man rest in peace Mr. Price The Blake

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