Dennis Price Obituary

A life-long resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born to Edmond and Faye Price on March 13, 1954 in Tangipahoa Parish, LA and was 71 years of age. Dennis started working at different jobs in the area including The Kentwood Stockyards at 11 years of age. He occasionally attended Kentwood High School and Valley Forge Academy until the early 70's. In his adult life he primarily worked in the timber industry. He loved the outdoors and especially loved fishing. Dennis loved getting together with friends and family for a good meal and a great time. Many friends could depend on him in their time of need. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. He is preceded in death by his parents, his inlaws, Billy and Linda Alford of Tylertown, MS. He is reunited by several close friends including Sam Raborn, Ellis McKnight, Nelson Lea, Gerald Jenkins, and Robert "Red" Harrell. He leaves behind his wife of 26 years, Shari Alford Price; 2 daughters, Cassie Simpson and her husband, C.J. of Blessing, TX and Haley McMichael and her husband, Josh, of Kentwood; 6 grandchildren, Gabe, Brennan, Rhett, and Waylon Simpson of Blessing, TX and Laurel and Judd McMichael of Kentwood; 2 sisters, Virginia McKenzie and her husband, Henry, and Sue Connelly and her husband, Phil, all of Kentwood; sister-in-law, Cindy Polk and her husband, Charles Ray; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Also survived by special friends, Hubert Yarborough, Barry Bridges, Quincy Molland, Wendell Anthony, Sid Hughes, and Bill Birch. Visitation at Taylor Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Tylertown Cemetery, Tylertown, MS. Pallbearers will be Josh McMichael, C.J. Simpson, Taylor Polk, Josh Troxler, Leslie McKenzie, and Craig Berberette. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.