James Allen "Jimmy" Price

Reverend James “Jimmy” Allen Price, 73, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN went to his Heavenly home on Monday afternoon, April 5, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Athens, TN on January 3, 1948 a son of the late James Madison & Alma Price. Jimmy was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country during the Vietnam War. His pastoral career included Springtown Baptist Church in Reliance, TN, West End Baptist Church in Athens, TN and Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur, TN. Jimmy just retired from Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in January 2021 but still remained as a member there. He worked in McMinn County for various businesses as an autobody repairman. Jimmy enjoyed woodworking, gardening and sharing the Gospel with anyone he came in contact with.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his in-laws Arlin & Lucille Moore, sister and brother-in-law Betty & “Tooter” Collins and brother-in-law J. Odean Webb.
Jimmy leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 54 years Jewell Moore Price, one son Adam Price, one daughter Carla Price, five grandchildren, one brother Tom Sparks, numerous other extended family members, church family and a host of special friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church located on Calico Road. A service celebrating his life will follow the visitation time at 3:00 PM with the Reverend Jimmy Dunn officiating. The interment and committal service will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Athens, TN with full military honors.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Jimmy and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.