Charles E. Price

May 26, 1943 - December 4, 2019

Charles Earl Price, 76, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2019. Charlie, fondly known as Charlie Darling by his family, was a life long resident of Virginia Beach. He boxed at the Knight’s Club in his youth and graduated from Virginia Beach High School in 1962. He retired as an E7 Gunnery Sergeant from the US Marine Corp Reserves after twenty-four years of service to our country and gave thirty years of hard work and dedication to the Ford Motor Company in Norfolk, Virginia. In his retirement, he enjoyed shag dancing, golfing, and traveling with his wife Linda. One of his greatest joys was spending time with and caring for his grandchildren. Charlie had a strong, active faith and was a member of Grace Bible Church. His big smile, kind heart, and funny sayings made a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Preceded in death by his mother, Edna Earl Doughty, sister, Bonnie Rogers, and granddaughter, Lyla Melvin. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 25 years, Linda Morgan Price; children, Lisa Price Volkman (David), Sarah Price Thomas (Jeremy), Heather Van Meter Kight (Troy), Cleat Van Meter, Jeannine Van Meter Melvin (Wes); siblings, Brenda Price Frame (Ernie), Edward Rountree (Marty), Walter Rountree (Linda ) and Connie Zorraga (Jamel). He was a loving grandpa to Morgan Albritton (Jake), Zachary Volkman (Meghan), Hunter Smith, Claire Boynton, Parker Smith, Abigail Volkman, Luke Boynton, Charles Thomas, Kathryn Thomas, Kayla Melvin, Molly Thomas, and great grandson Jackson Albritton. He was loved by a host of extended family and friends.
The Funeral will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2019 with a 10:00 am Memorial Service at Grace Bible Church (2956 Ansol Lane ) followed by a Graveside Service at Rosewood Memorial Park (631 N. Witchduck Road) . Directly after the services, a reception will be held at Grace Bible Church.

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Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Time: 10:00 am

Location:

Grace Bible Church

2956 Ansol Ln

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

757-496-5700 | Map

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Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Time: 12:00 pm

Location:

Rosewood Memorial Park

631 N Witchduck Rd.

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

757-497-8925 | Map

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Leyetta Dant Mcconaghy posted on 12/14/19

Best dance partner I ever had at Knights Club. Have thought of you often. RIP

Mollie Page posted on 12/9/19

I feel honored to have known Charlie. He was such a sweetheart and he gave great hugs.

Gloria Bradley posted on 12/9/19

May your fond memories heal your hearts ♥️ Charlie was always happy no matter what I’m glad I got to meet him. May he Rest In Peace

Brenda price frame posted on 12/9/19

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN PROUD THAT CHARLIE WAS MY BROTHER AND I WILL MISS HIM FOREVER.

Troy Tripamer posted on 12/9/19

My deepest sympathy to Linda and family. I loved Charlie and his wit. The two of us would try to do each other with funny sayings but Charlie always won. My prayers for him and Linda.

al Mailhes Jr posted on 12/9/19

Just as if we are freshmen again in 1959 at Va. Beach High School: " Made you look!" RIP old friend.

Mollie Page posted on 12/9/19

Charlie always made me smile! And he gave great hugs. I’m honored to have known him. My prayers are with Linda and the family.

Mollie Page posted on 12/9/19

Charlie had a great small and gave great hugs. So grateful to have known him.

Sandee Marshall posted on 12/9/19

I am sorry to hear about Charlie. He was such a sweet and faithful man. I’ll keep you in my Thoughts and prayers. With love,

Cheryl J Skinner,Tri-State Military Museum posted on 12/8/19

May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Charles E. Price, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Marine Veteran, Charles E. Price, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

Sarah (Will) Nackos posted on 12/8/19

So many fond memories of Charlie! He always had a kind word to say and a big hug to give. He truly was a light to the world. So thankful for the blessed reassurance to be able to hug him again one day.

A. Marine posted on 12/8/19

Semper Fi Marine, Rip.

Leesa W Lineberry posted on 12/8/19

I'm so sorry. He was such a nice Man. Mom really loved him.

Ricky Rogers posted on 12/8/19

Charlie was such a sweet gentle soul he was a comedian at times with saying and jokes being sometimes and life of the party or should I say the family junction, I will truly miss him I know I have seen him in quite a while does not change my memories, I know he is in God’s kingdom now rejoicing with other family members and friends.

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