George P. Price

George P. Price, 92, Mooresville, died March 31, 2012, in Miller's Merry Manor, Mooresville. Mr. Price was born August 2, 1919, in Marion County, to the late J. Vernon and Nannie (Randolph) Price.

He worked as a mechanic for many years for Latta Farm Equipment in Mooresville. Mr. Price was also co-owner of Hillcrest Garden Shop and Green Thumb Nursery. He was a devoted member of The Church at Mt. Gilead. Mr. Price also was instrumental in the creation of the Brown Township Fire Department.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Hazel (Kirk) Price, to whom he was united in marriage August 2, 1941; sons, George G. Price (Lisa) of Colorado Springs, CO and Gary Price of Greenwood; sister, Marie Robertson; five granddaughters, four great grandsons, and three great granddaughters.

The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the donor's favorite charity. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.