Mr. Tony Russell Price, 75, of Hudson passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical
Center.
Tony was born January 21, 1947 in Caldwell County to the late James W. Cannon and Grace Lou Price
Cannon. He was a retired contractor, self employed with Price’s Handyman. He could build or fix
anything! Tony was previously employed at Shuford Mills for over 40 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ross Lee Price and Charlie
McDade; and one sister, Norma Jean Coffin.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty Chester Price; two sons, James Douglas Price and wife
Michelle of Hudson, and Russell Regan Price and wife Crystal of Hudson; daughter, Renee Wilson and
husband Joe of Granite Falls; sister, Sheila Ann Gragg and husband Roger of Hudson; brother, Bill
Cannon and wife Pat of Hudson; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and one great great
grandchild.
A funeral service will be held 3:00PM Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Poovey’s Chapel Baptist
Church.
Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Lenoir.
The family will receive friends prior to the service, on Wednesday from 1:00PM to 2:30PM at Poovey’s
Chapel Baptist Church.