Samuel Price Sr. Obituary

Samuel Edward Price Jr., 90, of Mount Gilead, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle, NC

Samuel was born November 17, 1934 in South Carolina to the late Samuel Edward Price Sr. and the late Jessie Lanilta Cooper Price. He was also preceded in death by wife, Betty Kuykendall Price.

Samuel was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He served his nation proudly by joining the United States Marine Corps and later served another term in the Army. He was a member of the Charlotte Life Saving Crew, of Charlotte NC, and also was a volunteer firefighter.

Samuel and his wife Betty owned and operated Betty's Gifts, Flowers, and Cards on North Second St, Albemarle, NC. in the 1980's. They also owned and operated a bed and breakfast in Mt. Gilead, and they shared ownership with Thaddeus Furr in Uwharrie Sportsman in Mt. Gilead, NC. Samuel served on the initial Board of Directors of Lake Tillery Fire and Rescue of Mt. Gilead in which he also did volunteer work. He also worked security for numerous organizations such as Carolina Medical Center, Celanese Corporation in Charlotte NC, The Charlotte Coliseum, and Carolina Forest in Troy NC.

Samuel was a member of The National Society Sons of the American Revolution, The Colonial Order of the Crown, The Summerset Chapter Magna Charta Barons, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, and received a certificate of appreciation from the State of North Carolina Department of Human Resources for his service. He also volunteered for nearly 15 years at Roll-a-Bout Skating Rink in Asheboro NC.

Some of Samuel's favorite pastimes were spent roller skating, playing ice hockey, fishing out on the lake, eating butter-pecan ice cream and drinking a Pepsi-Cola. He also made jewelry out of sea shells when he would go the beach with his family. But out of all the things he has done and places he has been, his most cherished moments were the times he got to spend with his family.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 11:45 am, Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel officiated by Pastor Scott Williams. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park at 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte NC.

Survivors include daughter, Brenda Price Campbell of Troy, NC; son, Samuel Edward Price, III. of Mount Gilead, NC; 10 wonderful grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Price family.