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Robert W. ‘Bob’ Price, 90, Army veteran who served during World War II

Robert W. 'Bob' Price
Robert W. ‘Bob’ Price

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert W. “Bob” Price, 90, of Williamsburg, passed on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. Born in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, Bob grew up in Hagerstown, Maryland, and was a graduate of Hagerstown High School, Class of 1945.

Bob received a B.S. from Hampton University and earned MBAs in public and business administration from Golden Gate University. He entered the U.S. Army in 1946 and was a veteran of World War II, Philippines, Korea and multiple tours in Vietnam. An avid hunter and outdoorsman; Bob loved to play bridge, cribbage and poker.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William R. Price.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Renee, with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage and a family legacy of two daughters, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park, 12750 Warwick Blvd., Newport News.

Share online condolences with the family at Nelsen Funeral Home.

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