Ned Clive Price, 79, of Morganton, NC, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Born in Ashe County, NC on February 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Burl Price and Pearl Cornett Price.
Ned has been a member of Zion Baptist Church in January of 1985. He had served in the sound booth and as a Sunday school teacher. Talented with his hands, Ned worked as an upholsterer with RIST Corporation, Knob Creek, and Carr and Company. He built his own house, and he loved his Fords.
Ned is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judith Chandler Price; children, Kevin Price (girlfriend, Tonya), Hope Price, Lori Norville (Buford), and Brian Watson (Shelly); grandchildren, Heather Riddle (Dustin), Elizabeth Hurt (Dustin), Mitchell Norville (girlfriend, Loretta), and Derek Benfield (Brittani); great-grandchildren, Aiden Bowman, Paisley Riddle, Kelby Benfield, Miller Benfield, Beau Benfield, and Bradley Benfield; sisters, Mary Alice Watson (Alvin), Linda Smith, Patsy Church (Larry), Mildred Ford, and Bernice Gragg (Larry); brothers, Kenneth Price (Debra) and Bryan Price (Sandy); sister-in-law, Brenda Price; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to his parents, Ned was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Price; and brothers-in-law, Johnny Smith and Dwight Ford.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2025 at Zion Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Keith Rose and Rev. Brandon Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Judith & family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Ned was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared together. I'm a phone call away should you need anything! 🧡
We are so Sorry for your loss. He was such a good Christian Man. He was a wonderful person and Friend 🧡. Please Sorry for the family! Let us know if anything thing we can do. Love Barry and Genise.
So sorry to hear this! Ned was one of a kind. We worked with him for many years in the furniture industry. He has helped us doing jobs for us & our family, wasn’t much he couldn’t do. We always thought so very highly of him. I know he loved his family & the Lord! Rest in peace our dear friend. Prayers to Judith & all the family, may God give you strength & peace in the coming days.
Dearest Ned, Your friendship was a precious gift. Your memory... a treasure. We will miss you dear friend.
Ned Price was an angel on Earth! He was always there to help others! He was like a second Father to my Husband David Henson. He will be missed so very much! All our love to Family!
Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace and comfort to you and the family.
Rest in peace Sir! Thank you for doing so much for Shelby. Prayers for Judy and the family. 🙏🏻
Pepaw we know how loved you were and how much you will be missed. Thank you for being such an amazing man for your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.