Arnold Price

Arnold Price, 74, of Blacksburg, SC passed away on August 7, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born September 15, 1938 in Gaston County son of the late James "Porky" Price and Genevieve McFalls Price. Mr. Price was a retired International Representative for the United Paper Workers International Union AFL.CIO-CLC. Arnold loved cooking Barbeque and was known as the "Pig Man" . His favorite hangout was the River Rat Restaurant in Lake Wylie. He served on the reunion committee of the 8th grade class of Myrtle School. He was a US Navy veteran and a member of the VFW Absher - Flowers Post 9337, Gastonia. The family would like to give special thanks to two loving angels who cared for Arnold, Amy and Nicole and also to the staff of Gaston Hospice. A service to celebrate Arnold's life was held 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd., Gastonia officiated by Rev. Jerry Millwood. The family will receive friends 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday. Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia with military honors. Arnold is survived by: his loving companion, Kay; her daughter, Kim; grandson, Trent; son, Robert "Rob" Price; best friend, Steve Phillips; cousin and friend, Barbara Davis. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to VFW Absher - Flowers Post 9337, 3250 West Franklin Blvd., Gastonia 28052 A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematoium, Gastonia.