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
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41 Condolence(s)
Jimmy and Lucy Levens
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Nancy, we are so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. He was a man that no one would ever forget! Praying for the Lord to comfort your hearts and fill you with all the good memories and love that you shared.
Jerry Levens
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Nancy, Laura, Wanda and Joe: I join the many in offering my condolences on Pete’s passing from this world to the next. I like many others will keep him in my prayers as his soul journeys toward his eternal home. Also prayers extended to you guys for the peace and comfort for the loss of Pete’s presence on earth as your husband, father and son. Pete was a most enjoyable person and someone you could always count on as a friend. I was fortunate to have grown up with Pete in Long Beach and after high school as a Kappa Sig brother with him at Ole Miss. His broad smile was absolutely contagious! A.E.K.D.B.
Ted and Jodi Branch
Friday, May 19, 2023
Nancy and Laura, Wanda and Joe, we are so sorry for your loss, and the loss to your community with Pete's passing. He was truly larger than life, had many friends, and contributed so much of himself in many ways.
We will miss him. Although we didn't spend a lot of time together in the last several years, we always considered you guys as some of our best friends. Almost family. Please know you will be in our thoughts in the difficult days ahead.
Lindy Spaulding
Thursday, May 18, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about this. Praying for you and your family now and in the days ahead. â¤ï¸
Jimmie Lou Wallace
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Nancy and Laura, Austin called me tonight and told me about Pete’s passing. A lot of years have passed since the days at PA but we have so many fond memories of your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I still treasure the book you brought me when Mike died 15 years ago, “Let’s Rollâ€.
Kathy & Ernest Bartlett
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Nancy and Laura, we are so sad to hear of Pete’s passing.
He was such a sweet man.
Prayers, love and hugs to you.
Kim Kanakis
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
With deepest condolences and prayers at this difficult time. I’m deeply saddened that Pete and I never knew each other till later in life through Alltel. Revealing we had shared the hospital nursery just hours apart.
G.O. Fennell
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Nancy, I feel bad for you and Laura. I know your family was close and I’m sorry for your loss. If there’s anything I can do to make things easier please call me I know you can get my number from Nonnie.
Mildred Ivy
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Hey Mrs Nancy just that you are always in my prayerļ
Tammy and Mike Stafford
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
We’ll always remember Pete’s contagious smile! Nancy and Laura, you are in our hearts and prayers. Much love to you both and your family.
Pam Greer
Monday, May 15, 2023
Nancy and Laura,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband and father. We appreciated his service to our POA diligently for so many years and even helped after moving. We always seemed to catch up while golfing at Chenal. I will miss him and that big smile.
Steve Thompson
Monday, May 15, 2023
Nancy, although it has been many years since I have seen you or Pete, I wanted you to know I was how sorry I was to learn about Pete's death, and your family's loss. My prayers or with you and your family.
Kelly Daniels
Monday, May 15, 2023
Great memories of Pete from high school, playing sports together, and our old Boy Scout Troop 302… a great guy with a magnetic personality!
Condolences to the family.
Beth Ingram
Monday, May 15, 2023
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you will have many wonderful memories to sustain you during this time.
Cheryl Robertson
Monday, May 15, 2023
Nancy and Laura, I am so sorry to learn about your loss. I pray that God will be with your family in the days ahead.
Laveda Hughes
Monday, May 15, 2023
Joe and I are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for Gods comfort and peace.
Dean and Brenda Smith
Monday, May 15, 2023
Nancy,
We are so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. We will be praying for you and Laura during this very tough time.
Rick Myrick
Monday, May 15, 2023
I knew Pete growing up on the Coast and reconnected from time times after I moved to Hot Springs. Always enjoyed our brief and rare visits reminiscent of old stomping grounds. We would bump into each other and talk about old days on the Coast. Although I went to Arkansas, I.d go by his tent at the grove we.d rib each other about Hogs and Rebs.. A really solid guy. I.ll miss our visits. This for you Pete, "Go Rebs"
Louis Elias
Sunday, May 14, 2023
I have great memories of Pete Price as a student and football starâ—ï¸
I always wanted a son with Pete’s personality and loyalty. I am very saddened by his passing , however Iam fortunate to have Pete in my life♥ï¸
Bonnie Griffin
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Nancy and Laura,
I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful person Pete was! I can only image the tailgate with “our tent†he’s preparing for you!
May he rest in peace.
Hugs, Bonnie
Cheryl Mayeux
Sunday, May 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Mack set me the obituary.
David Hare
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Pete will most assuredly be missed at the Golf Course.
There will always be a void on the golf course.
His infectious smile was always a welcome site.
Our condolences go out to Nancy and Laura.
We miss him so.
We thank him for being friends to all.
Susie Johnson
Sunday, May 14, 2023
My world is a lot sadder now with the death of Pete Price. I will always remember his smile and the way he could make others smile. You always felt welcome when Pete was around. Nancy, Laura I know you are devastated. You are both in my thoughts and prayers and this is sending hugs for you both. If there is ever anything you need please let me know. Pete is with God now. Soar high with the angels Pete. We will certainly miss you.
Renee Zibilich
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Laura and Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear this. Pete was and always will be one of my dear friends from our fun years at Ole Miss. I’ll never forget Laura’s Bid Dad and how proud Pete was. He never failed to pick up the phone and give me a call through all of these years. I do know who much he loved each f you and how proud he was of you. May loving memories and peace from God above be yours in the days to come. Love to you both!
Lisa Johnson
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.â€
Love Lisa
Lauren Laroux Atamian
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Nancy and Laura,
I was so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. I have many fond memories of our high school days. My prayers and thoughts are with you both.
Ann Hardy
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Nancy, I cannot express the sorry hearing of Pete’s passing. May God be with you.
Rachell Richards
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Nancy and Laura, I know you know you were his EVERYTHING. Pete and I became friends in first grade and stayed friends forever. Even if we didn’t see each other very often, we texted and talked on the phone several times a year. I got to go to The Grove one year and he was so sweet to me and my son. He offered us the condo just last summer when we went to Oxford for a wedding. I texted him in March to check on y’all when the tornado went through Arkansas. I will miss knowing he is only a phone call away. Love to you both.
Rev. Thomas E Weir
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Nancy and Laura, I was stunned to see the announcement of Pete's death. Not long ago I visited with him for a short while after church, and we talked about the day I baptized Laura and what a happy day that was. My prayers are with you as you walk through these sad days.
Wayne Weeks
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Pete was my cousin and we had a lot of fun growing up. My dad was in the military and every time we visited we just picked up where we left off. When I came back from overseas and Pete took me under his wing and introduced me to his friends. As usual life got in the way but due to the passing of my mom and Pete helping above and beyond we reconnected. I will miss him and his laugh and smile.
Mary Carole and Scott Polk
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Pete was so special! A true gentleman that was so generous. He would always offer to help with anything that was needed.
He adored Nancy and Laura.
Such a good sport, he never got mad at his fellow Razorback friends about games. He was a loyal "Rebel" but was so good-natured.
We will miss him and the world is a bit dimmer without him.
Prayers and thoughts for Nancy and Laura. We love you!!
Patsy Nazario
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Ms. Price, I am so sorry to read about your dad. I remember meeting your parents when you did your student teaching with my class. They were such lovely people. All of you are in my prayers.
Michelle and Mark Mann
Saturday, May 13, 2023
We are so very sorry for your loss and pray for peace and strength for you during this sad time.
John Pohorelsky
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Nancy, I just read of your loss and wanted to quickly express my condolences. I sincerely hope that you will be surrounded by those who will give you the most comfort and that they will continue to be there for you after most forget.
Peace, John
Shannon King
Saturday, May 13, 2023
I will always remember Pete with a smile on his face. He will be missed. Prayers for his girls during this very difficult time.
Traci Hogue
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Nancy and Laura-I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be thinking of you during these hard days. May your wonderful memories bring you much joy.
Mary Shaddock Jones
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Nancy, I was so sad to see the notice of your husband’s death. 66 is way too young. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary
Teresa
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Pete was always happy and up for a great conversation. His smile and jokes would light up the room. He was one of my favorite people and will be missed dearly. My prayers are with you and your family ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ’–
Dee Davis
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Nancy and Laura so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
MINDY Moore
Friday, May 12, 2023
Nancy and Laura- words cannot express my sorrow. Pete was one of my most favorite people on earth. He was so smart and always kept us entertained. Plus he would do anything for you. I feel blessed to have had him as a friend.
Allen Holder
Friday, May 12, 2023
Nancy and Laura,
What a time we had growing up in Long Beach.
Please know y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Go Bearcats and Hotty Toddy!!