William “Bill” Francis Price, 89, of Kirksville, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville. William was born April 14, 1935 in Galesburg, Ill., the son of William Anderson and Miriam Jean (Walsh) Price. He married Donna Faye Harmon June 2, 1958 in Prairie Hill, and she preceded him in death Feb. 3, 2011.

Bill was a graduate of the Buchanan High School class of 1953. He went on to attend Saint Louis Christian College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1960. He continued his education at Missouri Valley College where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in May of 1978. He finished his education at Northeast Missouri State University, which is now known as Truman University in Kirksville, where he graduated with three Masters of Arts degrees.

While Bill was continuing his education or becoming a “professional student” as we would call it, he was involved and worked many other professions and interests. While in Lincoln County, he was working at the welfare office and oversaw seven counties as well as managing and running the family farm called “Prices Pig Parlor” and preaching on the weekends. Called by faith and with the support of Donna, they continued their ministry at several churches where he would preach and hold revivals. The family would provide the music and would sing all over the state spreading the gospel and changing lives for the Kingdom of God. Bill had farms in Lincoln County, Pettis County, Sullivan County, and Grundy County through his life, where he enjoyed raising pigs, cattle and row crops.

Bill taught American History, Sociology, Psychology, Economics and World History at LaPlata High School, South Shelby and Knox County high school. He also wrote many curriculums for the local schools, as well as counseled students throughout his career. He was a high school principal at LaPlata, Concordia and Delta, before retiring.

Bill enjoyed many activities such as golfing, bowling, singing with the family and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. He was an avid reader and has read all of the books in his library more than once, which is down to about 3,000 books to date.

Bill and Donna were members of the Countryside Christian Church, Kirksville, but attended many churches during their lifetime together. Bill had recently been attending Cornerstone in Kirksville.

Bill is survived by his three daughter’s Bonnie Sue Peck, Sandra Kay (Danny) Busick, Elizabeth “Beth” Joy Chrisman, “son” Walter (Lanna) Branson, grandchildren John William (Amanda) Peck, Deanna Marie (Tyler) Nordwald, Samantha Dawn (Adam) Farnham, Danielle Nichole (Ryan) Hill, James Anderson (Beth) Busick, William Tyler (Ashlen) Busick, Japheth Daniel Busick, Micah Lee Busick, Veronica “Roni” (Grant) Roth, Benjamin Paul (Megan) Busick, Jason Parker Price, Jordan Anderson Price, great grandchildren, Emmett, Noah, Mason, Emily, Brynn, Wesley, Cale, Lydia, Kinsley, Braylon, Owen, Hudson, Rowan, Liam, Alivia, Spencer, Logan, Conrad, Jason, Declan, Hudson, brother’s-in-law Gene and Kent Harmon, and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Donna, grandsons Justin Wade Peck Dec. 19, 1985, Trevor Aden Benda July 5, 2024 and son-in-law Kevin Dale Chrisman March 20, 2024.

Visitation is Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 from 2-3 p.m. with memorial services following at 3 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury. Memorials may be made to the Central Christian College of the Bible- St. Louis Campus.