Obituaries

Rodney A. Price

January 10th, 1942 – May 14th, 2023

Rodney A. Price, 81, of Morton, IL, formerly of Astoria, IL, passed away at 4 am on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL. He was born on January 10, 1942 in Canton, IL, the son of Evan and Lois (Etter) Price. He married Elizabeth “Beth” Johnson on October 19, 1974 in Champaign, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are his two children, Brian (and Jennifer) Price of Morton, IL, Alison (and Steve) Gold of Boulder, CO, four grandchildren, Jasa Price, Carson Price, Olivia Gold and Reese Gold, and one sister, Rhonda (and Michael) Barfield of St. Charles, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rod was a Navy veteran, serving from 1966 to 1968 with a rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade.

He was a graduate of Milligan College in Tennessee with a Bachelors degree in Business. He and Beth were third generation owners of Price Oil Company in Astoria.

Rod was an active member in several area churches, with his last membership at Grace Church in Morton. He enjoyed singing in church as well as several different folk groups. He also played the mandolin, guitar and piano and also taught guitar from his home.

He collected model trains and artifacts and was Past President of the Illinois Archeological Society.

Rod enjoyed bicycling and participated in Century Bicycle rides several times. He also loved to golf and was a die hard Illinois, Cubs and Bears fan, but the love of his life was his wife, Beth, who was always by his side over the 48 years of their marriage.

A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Saturday, May 20, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the South Fulton Track Project or the donor’s choice.

Condolences

May 15th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Rod's passing.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

May 16th, 2023

So sorry to hear about Rod. He was a great musician and a loyal supporter of my son's singing career. He will be missed.

May 16th, 2023

So sorry to hear about Rod. He was a great musician and a loyal supporter of my son's singing career. He will be missed.Nicki Hazzard

May 16th, 2023

He will always be Rodney to me. I have some many fond memories of our time at AHS. He was always good with a joke and a smile. I love that he attended the alumni banquets so I could see him and Beth there. He gave the prayer at the last dinner. A really good man

May 16th, 2023

Whether at church functions, playing pinochle, celebrating our January birthdays together, running or biking, or just trying out a new restaurant, we could always depend on Rod saying, "Hey, I've got a joke for you..." He would tell it and we would respond with either laughs or groans. Rod was always fun and we loved him. Our sincere condolences to all of Rod's family. Alice & Wendell Clanin

May 16th, 2023

So sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers
The Malott Families

May 16th, 2023

Beth,we were so sorry to hear of Rodney's passing! Sending prayers! Keith & Christy Lehman

May 16th, 2023

SO sorry to hear about Rod! He was such a special friend & did always have a joke or something to tease about. He & Beth were very special friends throughout all these years! He will truly be missed! ❤️

May 16th, 2023

My sympathy to Beth and all the family. He will be missed by many. Carolyn Cripe

May 16th, 2023

To the family I wish and pray for your peace,comfort, and love you need in the days ahead. Marion Ogden

May 16th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Rods passing. Another classmate lost.Have many great memories of him and Beth, always attending alumni banquets and reliving old memories. Janet and Wally Danner

May 16th, 2023

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim and Deb Park

May 16th, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss Beth and family, Rhonda and family. I’m sure you all will sorely miss him. JoEllen

May 16th, 2023

Beth and family, so sorry to hear of Rod's passing. We had did business with you, for years. Glad you could retire and enjoy many years. Prayers for you in these coming days. Tommy and Pam Trone

May 17th, 2023

Beth and family so sorry for your loss. Kathy Klinedinst

May 17th, 2023

So very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Marsha Thomas

May 17th, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

May 18th, 2023

I'm so sorry for your loss. Rod and I rode many a mile together on our bikes and our trips to St. Charles, MO and Nauvoo were fantastic. They were good times. May you always have a tailwind!

May 18th, 2023

I'm so sorry for your loss. Rod and I rode many a mile together on our bikes and our trips to St. Charles, MO and Nauvoo were fantastic. They were good times. May you always have a tailwind! Bob Haare

May 18th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Will always cherish the memories of our times together on the golf course and playing music as well as just time living life. David Naff

May 18th, 2023

Brian and Jen and family, we are very sorry that you have lost someone so dear to you and to everyone. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Denny and Shirley Irwin

May 19th, 2023

So sorry the loss of Rod. He was a great friend to our family. RISE high classmate. See you on the other side. To all your family we are sending prayers. Marilyn n Marvin Biesenthal

May 19th, 2023

Condolences
Heaven bound for Mr Price
New him as a church goer and business owner . Great guy Rod Price.
Jeffrey Smitty Smith

May 23rd, 2023

So sorry to hear of Rod's passing. He always had time for conversation and was a loving big brother to one of my best friends ever. We'll all miss his cheery attitude and love for life. -- Kerry Welker