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John (Johnny) Edward Price, Jr.
Johnny passed away after his battle with cancer on July 7, 2021, in his home in Houston, AK, at 65 years old.
He is survived by his parents, John and Shirley Price, of Kelso, WA, and Laurie, whom he considered his daughter, and Brian Kimberling of Phoenix, AZ.
He was preceded in death by Mary Ann Tessier-Price, his companion of 30 years who passed in July of 2016, and his brother, Larry Price, in January 2017.
Johnny was born April 23, 1956, and graduated from Kelso High school (WA) in 1974. He moved to Alaska when he was 20 years old to pursue his passion for the outdoors. He loved camping, fishing, hunting, carpentry, and working with his hands, even building his own home, as well as exploring all things new and exciting.
At Johnny’s request, there will be no memorial or funeral services. His ashes will be spread throughout his favorite places to hunt, fish, and discover in Alaska.
Tight lines, aim true, and look for something new in his memory.