He was born November 9, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Charles and Verna Price. Richard was a retired Sgt, Major for the U.S. Army following 30 years of service. Richard was awarded the Legion of Merit Award, Bronze Star, Meritorious Unit and Air Medal. He was very proud of his military service.

Richard is survived by his wife of 21 years, Beth Vogel; daughters, Shawn Scott (Buck) of Babson Park, and Meri An Bell (Dan) of Buckle, Tennessee; and son, Richard Price, Jr. (Jessica) of Lawton, Oklahoma; and six grandchildren, Evelyn Willa, Kody, Kyle, Dakota, and Cheyenne.

Funeral service will be held May 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with a visitation prior from 9:00 a.m. until the service at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home of Frostproof. Interment will be at a later date at Sarasota National Cemetery.