Calvin Price

PRICE, Dr. Calvin U. - Age 85, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10AM Friday, July 10, 2009 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., where the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Memorial Service will be held at 10:30AM under the auspices of Omicron Rho Chapter, with funeral service commencing immediately at 11AM, Pastor George Wilkinson officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 10AM Friday. Dr. Price will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 1PM-8PM Thursday. Dr. Calvin U. Price was born May 14, 1924 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Richard and Ozelma (Baulknight) Meadows. Upon the death of his mother, he was adopted and raised by his grandparents Lovenia and John Price. Dr. Price served in the United States Army. He attended Wayne State University and Chicago School of Osteopathic, where he received his Medical and Pharmacy Degrees. Dr. Price was former Chief of Staff at Flint General and Hurley Hospitals. He was Past Potentate of Oman Temple #72, a 33rd degree Mason, former State Medical Director of Elks of Michigan (BPOE of W), retired Family Physician and Surgeon, D.O. Dr. Price was also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., where he distinguished himself as a founding brother and the first Vice Basileus of the of the local chapter, Omicron Rho, on March 28, 1964. He loved watching all sports, being a mentor to young children and adults. He leaves to cherish his memory: devoted daughter, Cheryl (Leon R.) Price-Dickson; goddaughters, Verna Dunn and Jackie Shook; and a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, O.C. Tookes, Samuel Shook, Dr. Eugene Harper and Marvin Raglon. Dr. Price was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Price; parents, Richard Meadows and Ozelma Baulknigh Meadowst; grandparents, John and Louvenia Price; sister, Doris King of Chicago, IL; and friends, Thomas Dilworth and Dr. Clarence Wilson. The family would like to express special thanks to Nurse Supervisor, Jim of Davita Davison Dialysis Center, neighbors, Rev. Darrell Williams, Floyd Macklin, Thelma Miller, The Omegas and special friend, Lawrence E. Moon.

Calvin Price

May 14, 1924 - July 3, 2009