of Little Rock, AR

April 1, 1957 - May 10, 2023

Pete Wendell Price passed away peacefully, at the age of 66, on May 10, 2023 in Little Rock, AR with his devoted wife, Nancy and beloved daughter, Laura, by his side.   

Pete was born on April 1, 1957 in Long Beach, MS. He attended Long Beach High School where he lettered in many sports and was voted Most Handsome. He was a dedicated Boy Scout and loved ''always being prepared'' for any situation. His family lovingly called him Practical Pete.

Pete attended the University of Mississippi from 1975-1979 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. He served as a Teacher's Assistant in accounting for several years. Pete was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and was elected Treasurer. He also worked as a Tri Delta Houseboy and was so excited when his daughter pledged to the same chapter years later.

Pete had an amazing work ethic which led to a successful financial career. He started out with United Brands in Gulfport, MS. During this time period, he had a blind date with a girl with the same last name, Nancy Price. Three years later Pete moved to Baton Rouge, LA. to work for Total CATV. In August of 1983, Nancy and Pete married in Lake Charles, LA. Pete was later offered a position with Cox Communications in New Orleans and commuted for 7.5 years from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. In 1993, Alltel Communications offered Pete a financial position in Little Rock, AR and Nancy and Pete moved to Little Rock. Shortly thereafter, they welcomed their only child, Laura, in 1994. While at Alltel, Pete held several positions, including Director of Finance, Vice President of Financial Services and Controller. As an avid golfer, Pete was thrilled to move the family to Augusta, GA to work as the VP/GM of Alltel's Augusta market. In 2001, Pete returned to the corporate headquarters of Alltel in Little Rock and worked until his retirement in 2008.

During his retirement, Pete enjoyed playing golf, traveling and going to Ole Miss sporting events. He had a close group of golfing friends at Chenal Country Club. He loved traveling with friends and family to tropical and historical locations. He enjoyed sailing the British Virgin Islands and recently returned from a trip to Israel to tour the Holy Land. His tailgating tent in The Grove at Ole Miss was his ''Happy Place.'' Pete enjoyed catching up with his Kappa Sigma brothers and welcoming Laura's friends and sorority sisters to his tent. Everyone was welcome to ''our tent''.

Pete was the Treasurer and an active member of the Chenal Circle POA for 20 years. Pete was a member of St. James United Methodist Church. He enjoyed the Wally Gee Men's Bible Study on Wednesday's nights at Asbury United Methodist Church. Pete's family is comforted knowing that he had a strong relationship with the Lord. 

Out of all the people and things Pete loved, Nancy and Laura were his favorite. His world revolved around his girls (and their dogs).

Pete is survived by his wife, Nancy of Little Rock and his daughter, Laura Whitmore (Tyler) of Dallas, TX; his parents, Joe and Wanda Price of Long Beach, MS; 2 sisters, Jo Lynn Perronne and Marsha Kay Fennell both of Long Beach, MS and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

Visitation with family will take place Wednesday, May 17 from 5-7 pm at Chenal Country Club, 10 Chenal Club Blvd. The memorial service is on Thursday, May 18th at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr. at 2 pm.   

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to either (1) CARTI Cancer Center, 8901 Carti Way, Little Rock, AR, 72205, www.carti.com or (2) The Ole Miss Patterson School of Accountancy Building Fund, in memory of Pete W. Price. Gifts can be given online at https://umfoundation.givingfuel.com/accountancy or mailed to The University of Mississippi Foundation, 406 University Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655

Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com