Ben L. Price

Angier- Ben Lyon Price, 85, passed away on Tuesday April 10, 2018, surrounded by his family. Lifelong resident of Angier, Ben was the youngest son of Romie C. Price and Lyda D. Price. Throughout his youth, Ben excelled in sports. He attended Louisburg College and was awarded the Most Valuable Athlete for the 1952-53 academic year. Ben owned the local Western Auto Store in Angier, where he served his community for 36 years. An avid sports fan, Ben was a loyal UNC Tar Heel and Boston Red Sox follower. More than anything, Ben deeply loved and cherished his family. He is preceded in death by two brothers, RC Price and Marshall Price. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Faye Surles of Angier; his two sons, Scott Price and his wife, Renee, Coley Price and his wife, Rachel; four grandchildren, Tanner, Alexandra, Noah and Nicholas Price. Ben is also survived by his beloved granddog, Pete and his brother, David Price and wife, Allieta. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Friday, April 13th at Angier Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, with a visitation immediately after the service and at other times at the home of Faye Price. Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 4505 Falls of Neuse Road Suite 650 Raleigh, North Carolina 27609. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the caregivers of Heartland Hospice and SECU Hospice House for the excellent care they provided.