Jimmy Price

Jimmy “Jim” Dow Price, 87, of Decatur passed away surrounded by family after a long battle with COPD Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Adams Memorial Hospital. He was born October 29, 1933, in Adams County to Roy L. and Margaret A. (Hudson) Price. He was married April 28, 1962, to Ruth Ann Wiegmann.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Decatur, where he served on various committees. He also served as an usher and greeter for many years.
He was a farmer and owner of Roy L. Price & Sons. He was a graduate of Pleasant Mills High School where he played on the basketball team. He survived polio as a child and was featured in a podcast by his granddaughter, Krista (Miller) McElhatten, at ABC21 WPTA about his recovery from the polio virus. He also served as a member of the board of directors of First State Bank of Decatur and the Adams County Community Foundation.
He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1954 and was a member of American Legion Post 43 in Decatur. In 2019, he participated in one of the Northeast Indiana Honor Flights. He was an avid and lifelong fan of Purdue football and basketball. His favorite pastime was doing a “crop report” from Anderson, Ind. (Hoosier Park Casino).
He is survived by three daughters, Susan A. (Adam) Miller of Decatur; Kathleen Kay Price of Glencoe, Ill.; and Nancy C. (Phil) Hammerstrom of Middletown; three granddaughters, Krista (Brien) McElhatten of Fort Wayne; and Jacqui Banks and Allie Banks of Madison, Wis.; one great-granddaughter, Millie McElhatten; sister-in-law, Carolyn (Bill Ellison) Sappenfield.
He  preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Bryan J. Miller on Jan. 3, 2006; and two brothers, Jerry K. Price and Danny C. Price.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at First United Methodist Church in Decatur, with calling one hour prior. Officiating will be Pastor Harold Klinker and Pastor Steve Austin. Burial will be held in Decatur Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to A.C.C.F. Jim and Ruth Price Community Endowment Fund; First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund; or the Northeast Indiana Honor Flight.
Arrangements provided by Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.
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