Patrick Allen Price, 78 of Carl Junction, Mo., died Friday, October 14, 2022. A loving father and dedicated husband, Pat passed peacefully at his home with his wife and three daughters by his side. He will be greatly missed and will forever hold a special place in the hearts of family and friends.
Born June 10, 1944 in Joplin, Mo., Pat was the son of Howard and Helen (Hulvey) Price. They preceded him in death. Pat was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jack Capron.
A long-time resident of Galena, Pat graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1962. He then earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing at Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg, (PSU). Pat also served his country proudly in the Army National Guard for four years.
Pat married his one true love and high school sweetheart, Gailya Smith June 2, 1967. Together the couple raised three girls and many animals.
During his life, Pat was an entrepreneur and pursued several career paths. He owned multiple business machine distributorships before eventually returning to work on the family farm in 1999, where he managed livestock and operated a custom hauling service.
At the time of his passing, Pat was a member of Crossroads Christian Church in Baxter Springs. Earlier, he had attended Sixth Street Baptist Church in Galena where he served as Chairman of Deacons for many years.
Pat stayed busy with numerous pastimes throughout life. He enjoyed taking the grandkids fishing and hunting. Having owned several Corvettes over the years, Pat and Gailya were members of the Route 66 Corvette Cruisers Club, enjoying many outings with those dear friends. He also volunteered regularly at Show-Me Birds and participated in the hunting events sponsored by that organization. He loved working on the farm and taking care of all his “girls.” (Each of the barnyard animals was generally given a name.)
In addition to his wife Gailya, Pat is survived by three daughters, Trisha Osborne (husband, Cory) of Galena, Jana Allison (husband, Chad) of Carl Junction, Mo. and Gina Jungmann (husband, Brent) of Columbia, Mo. Eleven Grandkids, Tyler, Brenyn, Reagan, Nate, Jacob, Alec, Joshua, Jaylee, Carston, Blayne, Chesney, four great grandkids; and sister Carol Capron of Webb City, Mo.
A funeral service was held Wednesday, October 19 at Fellowship Baptist Church of Baxter Springs. Pastor Shane Dotson officiated. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, in Galena. Pallbearers were Brenyn Jungmann, Reagan Wilson, Tye Wilson, Nate Dickey, Jacob Allison, Alec Price, Joshua Allison, Carston Osborne, and Blayne Jungmann, with honorary pallbearers Harlan Russell and Tonny Bailey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Heady Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes. com.