Joseph E. Price 72 of Canal Fulton, passed away peacefully September 21, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born August 26, 1949, in Barberton, Ohio. Joe served his country proudly, with two tours in Viet Nam with the US Navy. He was Past Commander of Army/Navy 250, member of VFW Post 9795, a founding member (and DJ) of Ohio’s Northcoast Jitterbug Connection and a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church in Norton. Joe’s greatest loves were his family, music and classic cars.
He is preceded in death by parents, Leon and Mavis Price; sister, Sue (Wayne) Freeman.
Joe is survived by loving wife, Jackie; son, Joel (Joyce) Price; daughters, Tonya (Michael) Campbell, Hope (Mike) Brafford, Kori (William) Sewell, Stacy (Josh Barton) McMillon; brother, Jim (Gloria) Price; sister, Phyillis Price; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, September 30, 2021, with visitation from 10-noon and services to follow at Firestone Park UMC, 250 N. Firestone Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44301, officiated by Pastor Cary Kemp. Those attending the services are asked to please wear a proper protective mask and practice safe distancing requirements. Condolences and special memories of Joe can be shared with his family online at
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